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#667 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 49% in state
Edgewood High
High School · Harford County Public Schools · Edgewood, MD
A Harford County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2415 Willoughby Beach Rd, Edgewood, MD 21040
- Math 14% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 80.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Edgewood High score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edgewood 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated732/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,925
Median home value
$231,100
Median rent
$1,420/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One School Global-chesapeake CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Joppatowne HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 900 | Compare → |
| Bel Air HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,419 | Compare → |
| C. Milton Wright HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #38 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgewood High is listed in Harford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgewood High
Edgewood High is a public high school in Edgewood, MD, part of Harford County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,417 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #667 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgewood High
What grades does Edgewood High serve?
Edgewood High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Edgewood High?
Edgewood High has an enrollment of approximately 1,417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood High is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgewood High rank in MD?
Edgewood High ranks #667 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Edgewood High's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgewood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Edgewood High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgewood High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edgewood High a charter school?
No, Edgewood High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgewood High a Title I school?
No, Edgewood High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgewood High?
61.6% of students at Edgewood 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
- 1,417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (410) 612-1500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21040)
- 25,290
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 21040; 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
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