Crofton High School

2291 Davidsonville Road
Gambrills, MD 21054
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Top 20%
Serving 1,805 students in grades 9-12, Crofton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,805 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crofton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Crofton High School's student population of 1,805 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,805 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
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School Rankings

Crofton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crofton High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#177 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
45%
25%
71%
45%
64%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
22%
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Black
20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Crofton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Crofton High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crofton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crofton High School's ranking?
Crofton High School is ranked #177 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Crofton High School often compared to?
Crofton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annapolis High School, Southern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Crofton High School?
1,805 students attend Crofton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Crofton High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crofton High School?
Crofton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crofton High School offer ?
Crofton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crofton High School part of?
Crofton High School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,805 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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