Below Average
#1015 of 1,363 schools in MD
Glen Burnie High
High School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Glen Burnie, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Glen Burnie High score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Glen Burnie 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,739
Median home value
$352,800
Median rent
$1,620/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist Church AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Marley Glen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| North County HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,507 | Compare → |
| Old Mill HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,489 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #98 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
Glen Burnie High is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glen Burnie High
Glen Burnie High is a public high school in Glen Burnie, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,391 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,015 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glen Burnie High
What grades does Glen Burnie High serve?
Glen Burnie High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Glen Burnie High?
Glen Burnie High has an enrollment of approximately 2,391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Burnie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Burnie High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glen Burnie High rank in MD?
Glen Burnie High ranks #1,015 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Glen Burnie High's MySchoolScout rating?
Glen Burnie High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Glen Burnie High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Burnie High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glen Burnie High a charter school?
No, Glen Burnie High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glen Burnie High a Title I school?
No, Glen Burnie High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Burnie High?
58.8% of students at Glen Burnie 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
- 2,391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 138
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.6%
- Phone
- (410) 761-8950
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21060)
- 39,225
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 21060; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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