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#632 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 46% in state

Arundel High

High School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Gambrills, MD

An Anne Arundel County Public Schools high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1001 Annapolis Rd, Gambrills, MD 21054

  • Math 12% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.7% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.6% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.5 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation38.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$17,624
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Arundel High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
93%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Arundel High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$153,976

Median home value

$587,700

Median rent

$2,351/mo

College educated

57.9%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
38.3% participation·State avg: 3.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Odenton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3PK–121.3 mi205Compare →
Annapolis Area Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7K–122.4 mi836Compare →
High Road School of Anne Arundel CountyPrivate · tuition7.51–123.0 mi48Compare →
Rockbridge AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9K–123.1 mi346Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#53 of 123
District spending per student
$17,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arundel High is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arundel High

Arundel High is a public high school in Gambrills, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,646 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arundel High

What grades does Arundel High serve?

Arundel High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arundel High?

Arundel High has an enrollment of approximately 1,646 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arundel High?

The student-teacher ratio at Arundel High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arundel High rank in MD?

Arundel High ranks #632 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Arundel High's MySchoolScout rating?

Arundel High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arundel High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arundel High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Arundel High a charter school?

No, Arundel High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arundel High a Title I school?

No, Arundel High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arundel High?

23.8% of students at Arundel High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,646
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 21054)
15,412
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
41.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21054; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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