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#850 of 1,363 schools in MD

Northeast High

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

An Anne Arundel County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1121 Duvall Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.2% (2025 MCAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation22%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$17,624
Chronic Absenteeism36.5%

Students at Northeast High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2025
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · 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 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Northeast 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$121,732

Median home value

$412,100

Median rent

$2,077/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22% 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
Marley Glen SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–123.6 mi116Compare →
Calvary Baptist Church AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–123.8 mi296Compare →
Chesapeake HighEnrollment path unverified5.89–124.3 mi1,427Compare →
Glen Burnie HighEnrollment path unverified4.99–124.8 mi2,391Compare →

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.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#77 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

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

About Northeast High

Northeast High is a public high school in Pasadena, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,366 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #850 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northeast High

What grades does Northeast High serve?

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

How many students attend Northeast High?

Northeast High has an enrollment of approximately 1,366 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast High?

The student-teacher ratio at Northeast 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 Northeast High rank in MD?

Northeast High ranks #850 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Northeast High's MySchoolScout rating?

Northeast High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Northeast High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Northeast High a charter school?

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

Is Northeast High a Title I school?

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

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

41.7% of students at Northeast 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
1,366
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.5%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 21122)
61,589
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
39.1
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 21122; 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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