Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21737

Summary:

The 21737 zip code is home to a single standout high school, Glenelg High, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state of Maryland. This public high school serves grades 9-12 and boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 64.08% White, 4.63% African American, 6.8% Hispanic, 17.85% Asian, and 5.97% two or more races.

Glenelg High's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students scoring significantly higher than the state and Howard County Public Schools averages on MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) tests in English Language Arts. The school's 82.7% proficiency rate in 10th grade ELA is notably higher than the state and county averages. However, the school's MCAP/Mathematics proficiency rate of 37.2% is lower than the county average of 41.1%, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

Despite its academic excellence, Glenelg High serves a relatively affluent community, with only 8.96% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's per-student spending for the 2020-2021 school year was $14,114, and it maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.2 for the 2022-2023 school year. Overall, Glenelg High's combination of high academic performance, diverse student population, and strong financial resources make it a standout institution in the 21737 zip code.

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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)	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 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glenelg High	Public	9-12	14025 Burnt Woods Rd	Glenelg	21737	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5528	1,339	82	16.2	9.0%	858 (64.1%)	62 (4.6%)	91 (6.8%)	239 (17.8%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (6.0%)	71.8	12^th of 146 public high schools	91.8%		69.8	15^th of 127 public high schools	88.2%	3	37.2	82.7	82.7	17.9	43.5	$17,401	$748	$16,653

Cities Near Zip Code 21737

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Glenelg	1.11 mi	1	25^th
Ellicott City	1.13 mi	22	27^th
Dayton	1.64 mi	1	13^th
Glenwood	2.87 mi	2	4^th
West Friendship	4.22 mi	1	6^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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