North Harford High

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North Harford High ranks 107 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

North Harford High is a public magnet high school serving 1,221 students in grades 9-12 in Pylesville, Maryland, part of the Harford County Public Schools district.

While North Harford High excels in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 60.9% of 10th-grade students and 60.9% of all grades proficient or better, the school lags behind the county and state averages in mathematics, with only 15.2% of students proficient or better. Notably, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.84%) compared to nearby schools like Joppatowne High (24.49% white) and Aberdeen High (31.17% white). Additionally, North Harford High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.67%), in contrast with schools like Center for Educational Opportunity (84.62%).

The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 37th out of 233 Maryland high schools in 2014-2015 (4 stars) to a low of 107th out of 146 high schools in 2023-2024 (1 star). This suggests that the school's performance may be influenced by various factors, and further investigation into the underlying causes could provide valuable insights. Comparisons to nearby schools, such as Hereford High in Baltimore County Public Schools, which outperforms North Harford High in mathematics proficiency, highlight the need to address issues of equity and inclusion within the school community.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

211 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132-1398

(410) 638-3650

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,775

Feeder schools for North Harford High:

Elementary:	Dublin Elementary
	Forest Hill Elementary
	Jarrettsville Elementary
	Norrisville Elementary
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	North Bend Elementary
	North Harford Elementary
Middle:	North Harford Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,221

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Harford High ranks worse than 73.3% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Harford High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Harford High is 16.4. 8 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Harford High employs 74.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Harford High is $15,775. 5 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Harford High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Harford High 107^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See North Harford High in the ranking list.)

Harford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harford County Public Schools 9^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Harford High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	51.69	65^th	201	67.7%
2005	60.62	63^rd	204	69.1%
2006	62.63	68^th	204	66.7%
2007	71.23	44^th	209	78.9%
2008	74.26	66^th	214	69.2%
2009	73.77	62^nd	213	70.9%
2010	74.55	63^rd	220	71.4%
2011	62.16	86^th	183	53.0%
2012	61.22	92^nd	187	50.8%
2013	70.43	67^th	185	63.8%
2014	76.78	60^th	231	74.0%
2015	70.53	37^th	233	84.1%
2016	67.41	58^th	233	75.1%
2017	54.56	67^th	180	62.8%
2018	51.64	77^th	197	60.9%
2019	41.58	76^th	138	44.9%
2022	40.88	109^th	225	51.6%
2023	40.25	82^nd	127	35.4%
2024	34.78	107^th	146	26.7%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Harford High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1000	17	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1029
1990	953	15	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	976
1991	926	10	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	945
1992	892	10	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	909
1993	936	7	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	954
1994	980	7	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	994
1995	1072	13	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1089
1996	1072	13	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1089
1997	1094	10	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1113
1998	1096	11	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1113
1999	1165	12	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1187
2000	1162	10	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1187
2001	1209	10	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1233
2002	1342	12	7	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	1370
2003	1342	12	7	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	1370
2004	1395	15	9	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1427
2005	1406	17	10	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	1447
2006	1399	23	7	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	1445
2007	1402	18	5	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1437
2008	1339	23	6	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	1385
2009	1318	20	8	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	1367
2010	1334	21	10	18	10	n/a	n/a	0	1393
2011	1295	20	14	24	7	1	22	0	1383
2012	1360	16	13	28	4	2	25	0	1448
2013	1328	17	12	31	6	4	22	0	1420
2014	1265	22	14	29	4	3	21	0	1358
2015	1193	23	16	32	3	4	26	0	1297
2016	1115	21	16	28	2	5	32	0	1219
2017	1114	24	16	30	2	3	42	0	1231
2018	1135	20	18	26	3	2	37	0	1241
2019	1111	15	18	26	2	1	39	0	1212
2020	1138	29	15	32	3	0	37	0	1254
2021	1118	26	14	29	3	0	36	0	1226
2022	1107	25	14	34	2	1	33	5	1221
2023	1097	28	12	40	1	3	35	5	1221

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Harford High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1029	64.2	16.0	n/a
1990	976	58.7	16.6	1
1991	945	56.0	16.8	1.3
1992	909	55.5	16.3	1
1993	954	56.0	17.0	0.9
1994	994	59.0	16.8	2.2
1995	1089	64.5	16.9	3.4
1996	1089	64.5	16.9	3.4
1997	1113	64.5	17.3	3.4
1998	1113	65.5	17.0	2.9
1999	1187	65.5	18.1	4.5
2000	1187	68.0	17.5	4.1
2001	1233	71.5	17.2	4.1
2002	1370	74.5	18.4	5.4
2003	1370	74.5	18.4	5.4
2004	1427	67.5	21.1	5.5
2005	1447	72.0	20.1	7.7
2006	1445	75.0	19.3	8.2
2007	1437	88.0	16.3	9.4
2008	1385	87.5	15.8	8.9
2009	1367	86.7	15.8	9.7
2010	1393	87.7	15.8	12.1
2011	1383	90.8	15.2	12.7
2012	1448	91.8	15.7	13.7
2013	1420	90.2	15.7	14
2014	1358	96.3	14.0	14.5
2015	1297	86.0	15.0	14.3
2016	1219	88.0	13.8	12.7
2017	1231	83.7	14.6	13.7
2018	1241	80.7	15.3	14.6
2019	1212	79.7	15.1	16.7
2020	1254	71.1	17.6	13.6
2021	1226	71.7	17.0	17.7
2022	1221	72.2	16.8	18.2
2023	1221	74.2	16.4	23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Harford High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1029	64.2	16.0	n/a
1990	976	58.7	16.6	1
1991	945	56.0	16.8	1.3
1992	909	55.5	16.3	1
1993	954	56.0	17.0	0.9
1994	994	59.0	16.8	2.2
1995	1089	64.5	16.9	3.4
1996	1089	64.5	16.9	3.4
1997	1113	64.5	17.3	3.4
1998	1113	65.5	17.0	2.9
1999	1187	65.5	18.1	4.5
2000	1187	68.0	17.5	4.1
2001	1233	71.5	17.2	4.1
2002	1370	74.5	18.4	5.4
2003	1370	74.5	18.4	5.4
2004	1427	67.5	21.1	5.5
2005	1447	72.0	20.1	7.7
2006	1445	75.0	19.3	8.2
2007	1437	88.0	16.3	9.4
2008	1385	87.5	15.8	8.9
2009	1367	86.7	15.8	9.7
2010	1393	87.7	15.8	12.1
2011	1383	90.8	15.2	12.7
2012	1448	91.8	15.7	13.7
2013	1420	90.2	15.7	14
2014	1358	96.3	14.0	14.5
2015	1297	86.0	15.0	14.3
2016	1219	88.0	13.8	12.7
2017	1231	83.7	14.6	13.7
2018	1241	80.7	15.3	14.6
2019	1212	79.7	15.1	16.7
2020	1254	71.1	17.6	13.6
2021	1226	71.7	17.0	17.7
2022	1221	72.2	16.8	18.2
2023	1221	74.2	16.4	23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Harford High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$656 (5.0%)	$12,343 (95.0%)	$12,999
2020	$681 (5.6%)	$11,479 (94.4%)	$12,160
2021	$1,290 (9.9%)	$11,782 (90.1%)	$13,072
2022	$1,685 (11.9%)	$12,420 (88.1%)	$14,105
2023	$1,342 (8.5%)	$14,433 (91.5%)	$15,775

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Harford High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 76^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 82^nd of 127 High schools	9.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1212	1221	0.7%
African American	15	28	86.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	18	12	33.3%
Hispanic	26	40	53.8%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	1111	1097	1.3%
Two or More Races	39	35	10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.7%	23.7%	7%

Schools Near North Harford High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)					MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Harford High	Public, Magnet	9-12	211 Pylesville Rd	Pylesville	21132	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 638-3650	1,221	74	16.4	23.7%	1,097 (89.8%)	28 (2.3%)	40 (3.3%)	12 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	35 (2.9%)	34.8	107^th of 146 public high schools	26.7%		40.3	82^nd of 127 public high schools	35.4%	25	15.2				60.9	60.9	13.5	27.5	8.4	$15,775	$1,342	$14,433
C. Milton Wright High	Public	9-12	1301 N Fountain Green Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4110	1,266	84	15.0	22.7%	955 (75.4%)	98 (7.7%)	74 (5.8%)	67 (5.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (5.2%)	34.7	109^th of 146 public high schools	25.3%		46.2	68^th of 127 public high schools	46.5%	41	18.9				52.9	52.9	15.0	33.6	6.4	$16,117	$1,390	$14,728
Harford Technical High	Public, Magnet	9-12	200 Thomas Run Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 638-3804	979	63	15.6	22.2%	679 (69.4%)	123 (12.6%)	75 (7.7%)	33 (3.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (6.1%)	45.6	69^th of 146 public high schools	52.7%		50.2	55^th of 127 public high schools	56.7%	14	18.9				74.5	74.5	19.6	25.7		$16,436	$1,334	$15,102
Bel Air High	Public	9-12	100 Heighe St	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4600	1,489	91	16.3	21.7%	1,068 (71.7%)	139 (9.3%)	110 (7.4%)	101 (6.8%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	63 (4.2%)	50.5	56^th of 146 public high schools	61.6%		62.2	27^th of 127 public high schools	78.7%	29	13.1				68.7	68.7	9.4	30.8		$15,462	$1,394	$14,067
Fallston High	Public	9-12	2301 Carrs Mill Rd	Fallston	21047	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4120	1,044	61	17.0	13.6%	876 (83.9%)	41 (3.9%)	50 (4.8%)	27 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.0%)	44.7	75^th of 146 public high schools	48.6%		65.4	21^st of 127 public high schools	83.5%	54	13.2				68.3	68.3	12.1	38.0		$15,885	$1,351	$14,534
Patterson Mill High School	Public	9-12	85 Patterson Mill Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4640	819	53	15.3	24.2%	539 (65.8%)	81 (9.9%)	71 (8.7%)	58 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	64 (7.8%)	39.8	89^th of 146 public high schools	39.0%		62	28^th of 127 public high schools	78.0%	61	14.1				62.6	62.6	12.1	32.1		$17,734	$1,579	$16,154
Hereford High	Public	9-12	17301 York Rd	Parkton	21120	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-1905	1,225	76	16.0	12.2%	1,042 (85.1%)	31 (2.5%)	60 (4.9%)	52 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.3%)	65.2	22^nd of 146 public high schools	84.9%		60.4	31^st of 127 public high schools	75.6%	9	28.2				84.5	84.5	26.2	42.0	12.2	$16,845	$1,496	$15,349
Center for Educational Opportunity	Public, Virtual	6-12	253 Paradise Rd	Aberdeen	21001	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(410) 273-5594	39	20	1.9	84.6%	13 (33.3%)	22 (56.4%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)								(n/a)		20.0	22.0	9.1	19.5	17.8
Aberdeen High	Public, Magnet	9-12	251 Paradise Rd	Aberdeen	21001	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 273-5500	1,495	101	14.7	53.4%	466 (31.2%)	600 (40.1%)	197 (13.2%)	73 (4.9%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	144 (9.6%)	22.7	130^th of 146 public high schools	11.0%		57.2	37^th of 127 public high schools	70.9%	93	9.2				40.9	40.9	5.2	38.3		$15,295	$1,567	$13,729
Joppatowne High	Public, Magnet	9-12	555 Joppa Farm Rd	Joppa	21085	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 612-1510	833	55	15.0	72.9%	204 (24.5%)	443 (53.2%)	97 (11.6%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	74 (8.9%)								(n/a)					34.7	34.7				$17,635	$1,962	$15,672

Frequently Asked Questions about North Harford High

Is North Harford High a good school?

North Harford High ranks 107^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is North Harford High in?

Harford County Public Schools

How many students attend North Harford High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,221 students attended North Harford High.

What is the racial makeup of North Harford High?

Students at North Harford High are 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into North Harford High?

North Harford High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dublin Elementary
Elementary : Forest Hill Elementary
Elementary : Jarrettsville Elementary
Elementary : Norrisville Elementary
Elementary : North Bend Elementary
Elementary : North Harford Elementary
Middle : North Harford Middle

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