C. Milton Wright High

Q: Is C. Milton Wright High a good school?

C. Milton Wright High ranks 109 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

C. Milton Wright High is a public high school in Bel Air, Maryland, serving 1,266 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 25 districts in the state.

While C. Milton Wright High has historically performed well, with higher test scores than the county and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from a high of 20th out of 231 Maryland high schools in 2013-2014 to 109th out of 146 schools in 2023-2024. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (75.43%) compared to nearby schools like Edgewood High (27.35%) and Joppatowne High (24.49%), as well as lower rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (22.67%) compared to those schools (62.33% and 72.87%, respectively).

These disparities suggest potential issues with equity and access to educational opportunities, and warrant further investigation to understand the underlying factors and identify areas for improvement. Analyzing the performance and characteristics of neighboring schools, such as Aberdeen High, Fallston High, and Patterson Mill High School, can provide valuable insights into the broader educational landscape and help identify best practices or areas for collaboration.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1301 N Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015-2599

(410) 638-4110

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,117

Feeder schools for C. Milton Wright High:

Elementary:	Fountain Green Elementary
	Hickory Elementary
	Prospect Mill Elementary
Middle:	Southampton Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,302

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

African American:

7.3%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details C. Milton Wright High ranks worse than 74.7% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7^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 34.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at C. Milton Wright 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 (75.8%), African American (7.3%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at C. Milton Wright High is 16.1. 6 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare C. Milton Wright High employs 80.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at C. Milton Wright High is $16,117, which is the 4^th highest among 9 high schools in the Harford County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

C. Milton Wright High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks C. Milton Wright High 109^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See C. Milton Wright 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 C. Milton Wright High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	56.51	38^th	201	81.1%
2005	67.58	35^th	204	82.8%
2006	55.99	91^st	204	55.4%
2007	76.86	23^rd	209	89.0%
2008	77.45	48^th	214	77.6%
2009	74.82	56^th	213	73.7%
2010	79.13	36^th	220	83.6%
2011	73.24	50^th	183	72.7%
2012	69.89	68^th	187	63.6%
2013	71.58	59^th	185	68.1%
2014	81.15	20^th	231	91.3%
2015	73.45	29^th	233	87.6%
2016	58.58	84^th	233	63.9%
2017	63.21	47^th	180	73.9%
2018	52.37	74^th	197	62.4%
2019	48.05	67^th	138	51.4%
2022	44.15	93^rd	225	58.7%
2023	46.23	68^th	127	46.5%
2024	34.65	109^th	146	25.3%

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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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by a citizen
Sunday, September 15, 2019

gross manipulative staff who don’t care about their students or their wellbeing. nasty rude people all over. just an awful school. go somewhere else. Close Quote

Enrollment information for C. Milton Wright High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1234	45	11	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1298
1990	1239	35	11	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	1295
1991	1267	31	13	6	2	n/a	n/a	-1	1318
1992	1291	39	15	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	1354
1993	1224	36	15	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1282
1994	1224	42	21	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	1296
1995	1272	41	29	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	1355
1996	1272	41	29	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	1355
1997	1354	41	35	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	1443
1998	1436	44	41	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	1541
1999	1533	47	43	15	7	n/a	n/a	0	1645
2000	1641	63	41	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	1763
2001	1655	64	41	21	7	n/a	n/a	0	1788
2002	1633	79	50	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	1793
2003	1633	79	50	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	1793
2004	1626	83	48	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	1788
2005	1715	110	52	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	1911
2006	1632	115	57	25	5	n/a	n/a	0	1834
2007	1640	118	57	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	1850
2008	1537	118	55	29	7	n/a	n/a	0	1746
2009	1380	114	62	24	7	n/a	n/a	0	1587
2010	1400	99	55	30	7	n/a	n/a	0	1591
2011	1322	79	52	52	6	2	42	0	1555
2012	1218	99	60	58	4	2	50	0	1491
2013	1218	97	60	56	2	2	59	0	1494
2014	1133	95	52	56	1	0	64	0	1401
2015	1157	94	61	59	1	0	53	0	1425
2016	1187	92	55	56	2	0	55	0	1447
2017	1177	106	62	75	4	0	45	0	1469
2018	1152	104	69	79	4	2	50	0	1460
2019	1112	104	68	75	3	2	57	0	1421
2020	1059	97	82	68	4	2	51	0	1363
2021	1026	100	72	68	2	1	61	0	1330
2022	1018	97	74	74	2	0	63	3	1331
2023	955	98	67	74	3	0	66	3	1266
2024	987	95	66	77	3	1	71	2	1302

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 C. Milton Wright High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1298	79.0	16.4	n/a
1990	1295	77.5	16.7	0.5
1991	1318	78.0	16.8	0.8
1992	1354	80.0	16.9	0.8
1993	1282	80.5	15.9	0.9
1994	1296	79.5	16.3	1.6
1995	1355	82.6	16.4	2
1996	1355	82.6	16.4	2
1997	1443	83.5	17.3	2.5
1998	1541	86.5	17.8	1.8
1999	1645	86.5	19.0	3.8
2000	1763	102.0	17.3	3.1
2001	1788	105.0	17.0	3.2
2002	1793	108.5	16.5	3.8
2003	1793	108.5	16.5	3.8
2004	1788	92.5	19.3	3.5
2005	1911	93.0	20.5	3.6
2006	1834	100.0	18.3	5.2
2007	1850	116.0	15.9	6.6
2008	1746	113.2	15.4	8.1
2009	1587	109.2	14.5	7.2
2010	1591	110.2	14.4	8.6
2011	1555	110.2	14.1	10
2012	1491	105.2	14.1	10.7
2013	1494	107.3	13.9	10.8
2014	1401	107.2	13.0	13.1
2015	1425	98.0	14.5	13.4
2016	1447	95.0	15.2	14
2017	1469	92.2	15.9	14.7
2018	1460	89.2	16.3	13.8
2019	1421	88.2	16.1	16.4
2020	1363	84.3	16.1	14.2
2021	1330	80.3	16.5	18.6
2022	1331	81.3	16.3	20.4
2023	1266	84.2	15.0	22.7
2024	1302	80.7	16.1	24

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 C. Milton Wright High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1298	79.0	16.4	n/a
1990	1295	77.5	16.7	0.5
1991	1318	78.0	16.8	0.8
1992	1354	80.0	16.9	0.8
1993	1282	80.5	15.9	0.9
1994	1296	79.5	16.3	1.6
1995	1355	82.6	16.4	2
1996	1355	82.6	16.4	2
1997	1443	83.5	17.3	2.5
1998	1541	86.5	17.8	1.8
1999	1645	86.5	19.0	3.8
2000	1763	102.0	17.3	3.1
2001	1788	105.0	17.0	3.2
2002	1793	108.5	16.5	3.8
2003	1793	108.5	16.5	3.8
2004	1788	92.5	19.3	3.5
2005	1911	93.0	20.5	3.6
2006	1834	100.0	18.3	5.2
2007	1850	116.0	15.9	6.6
2008	1746	113.2	15.4	8.1
2009	1587	109.2	14.5	7.2
2010	1591	110.2	14.4	8.6
2011	1555	110.2	14.1	10
2012	1491	105.2	14.1	10.7
2013	1494	107.3	13.9	10.8
2014	1401	107.2	13.0	13.1
2015	1425	98.0	14.5	13.4
2016	1447	95.0	15.2	14
2017	1469	92.2	15.9	14.7
2018	1460	89.2	16.3	13.8
2019	1421	88.2	16.1	16.4
2020	1363	84.3	16.1	14.2
2021	1330	80.3	16.5	18.6
2022	1331	81.3	16.3	20.4
2023	1266	84.2	15.0	22.7
2024	1302	80.7	16.1	24

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 C. Milton Wright High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$627 (5.2%)	$11,449 (94.8%)	$12,076
2020	$657 (5.4%)	$11,604 (94.6%)	$12,261
2021	$1,135 (8.9%)	$11,662 (91.1%)	$12,798
2022	$1,666 (11.9%)	$12,386 (88.1%)	$14,052
2023	$1,390 (8.6%)	$14,728 (91.4%)	$16,117

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on C. Milton Wright High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 67^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 68^th of 127 High schools	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1421	1266	10.9%
African American	104	98	5.8%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	68	67	1.5%
Hispanic	75	74	1.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	1112	955	14.1%
Two or More Races	57	66	15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.4%	22.7%	6.3%

Schools Near C. Milton Wright 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
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	1,302	81	16.1	24.0%	987 (75.8%)	95 (7.3%)	77 (5.9%)	66 (5.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (5.5%)	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	983	60	16.3	22.0%	685 (69.7%)	133 (13.5%)	69 (7.0%)	28 (2.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (6.2%)	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	1,419	89	15.9	21.1%	988 (69.6%)	146 (10.3%)	107 (7.5%)	112 (7.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	58 (4.1%)	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
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	826	52	16.0	23.5%	546 (66.1%)	75 (9.1%)	80 (9.7%)	61 (7.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	58 (7.0%)	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
Fallston High	Public	9-12	2301 Carrs Mill Rd	Fallston	21047	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4120	1,047	62	16.9	15.5%	873 (83.4%)	48 (4.6%)	49 (4.7%)	30 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.8%)	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
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	1,161	74	15.7	23.7%	1,018 (87.7%)	22 (1.9%)	55 (4.7%)	13 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	43 (3.7%)	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
Aberdeen High	Public, Magnet	9-12	251 Paradise Rd	Aberdeen	21001	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 273-5500	1,465	98	14.9	53.0%	451 (30.8%)	595 (40.6%)	203 (13.9%)	72 (4.9%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	134 (9.1%)	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
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	87	19	4.6	78.2%	33 (37.9%)	36 (41.4%)	6 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.3%)								(n/a)		20.0	22.0	9.1	19.5	17.8
Edgewood High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2415 Willoughby Beach Rd	Edgewood	21040	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 612-1500	1,417	95	14.9	61.6%	345 (24.3%)	660 (46.6%)	230 (16.2%)	43 (3.0%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	132 (9.3%)	21.9	132^nd of 146 public high schools	9.6%		36.5	96^th of 127 public high schools	24.4%	36	6.6				44.5	44.5	6.2	16.2		$15,657	$1,612	$14,045
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	900	55	16.4	71.1%	202 (22.4%)	492 (54.7%)	107 (11.9%)	13 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (9.0%)								(n/a)					34.7	34.7				$17,635	$1,962	$15,672

Frequently Asked Questions about C. Milton Wright High

What district is C. Milton Wright High in?

Harford County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of C. Milton Wright High?

Students at C. Milton Wright High are 76% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

How many students attend C. Milton Wright High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,302 students attended C. Milton Wright High.

Is C. Milton Wright High a good school?

C. Milton Wright High ranks 109^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools feed into C. Milton Wright High?

C. Milton Wright High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fountain Green Elementary
Elementary : Hickory Elementary
Elementary : Prospect Mill Elementary
Middle : Southampton Middle

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