Very Good
#438 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 32% in state
Northern High
High School · Calvert County Public Schools · Owings, MD
A Calvert County Public Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2950 Chaneyville Rd, Owings, MD 20736
- Math 20% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northern High score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 53% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northern 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average659/100K
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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
$159,821
Median home value
$570,900
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
94.5%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20736; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Calvert County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert Country SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 2–12 | Not available | 41 | Compare → |
| Calvert County Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10 | Not available | 2 | Compare → |
| Calvert HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,117 | Compare → |
| Huntingtown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,324 | 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.
Calvert County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #7 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern High is listed in Calvert County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern High
Northern High is a public high school in Owings, MD, part of Calvert County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,511 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #438 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern High
What grades does Northern High serve?
Northern High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northern High?
Northern High has an enrollment of approximately 1,511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern High rank in MD?
Northern High ranks #438 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Northern High's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Northern High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern High has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northern High a charter school?
No, Northern High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern High a Title I school?
No, Northern High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern High?
20.1% of students at Northern 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
- 1,511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Calvert County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (443) 550-8950
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20736)
- 9,775
- Area average commute
- 41.4 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 · 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 20736; 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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