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#619 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 45% in state
Havre De Grace High
High School · Harford County Public Schools · Havre De Grace, MD
A Harford County Public Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
445 Lewis Lane, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
- Math 13% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Havre De Grace High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 40% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Havre De Grace 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,404/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Havre De Grace), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,451
Median home value
$355,500
Median rent
$1,331/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21078; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perryville HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 876 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Center for Educational OpportunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–12 | 4.1 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Swan Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 2–12 | 4.1 mi | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #33 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
Havre De Grace High is listed in Harford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Havre De Grace High
Havre De Grace High is a public high school in Havre De Grace, MD, part of Harford County Public Schools, serving approximately 870 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #619 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Havre De Grace High
What grades does Havre De Grace High serve?
Havre De Grace High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Havre De Grace High?
Havre De Grace High has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Havre De Grace High?
The student-teacher ratio at Havre De Grace High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Havre De Grace High rank in MD?
Havre De Grace High ranks #619 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Havre De Grace High's MySchoolScout rating?
Havre De Grace High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Havre De Grace High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Havre De Grace High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Havre De Grace High a charter school?
No, Havre De Grace High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Havre De Grace High a Title I school?
No, Havre De Grace High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Havre De Grace High?
40.8% of students at Havre De Grace 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
- 870
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (410) 939-6600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21078)
- 20,002
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 21078; 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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