Edgewood High School

2415 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,415 students in grades 9-12, Edgewood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edgewood High School's student population of 1,415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,415 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Edgewood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood High School is 0.69, 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)
#584 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edgewood High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edgewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edgewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edgewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Edgewood High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
47%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Edgewood High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Edgewood High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Edgewood High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Edgewood High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edgewood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edgewood 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgewood High School's ranking?
Edgewood High School is ranked #584 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Edgewood High School often compared to?
Edgewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aberdeen High School, Bel Air High School, Harford Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Edgewood High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Edgewood High School?
1,415 students attend Edgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Edgewood High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood High School?
Edgewood High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgewood High School offer ?
Edgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood High School part of?
Edgewood High School is part of Harford County School District.

School Reviews

5   3/21/2020
This school is absolutely perfect for those who want to suffer for their 4 years in high school.
- Posted by Parent - Maki
2   6/30/2010
I hated everything about Edgewood. Glad I'm done with it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 4jack
5   6/14/2010
At first i heard all these rumors that Edgewood is such a bad school, now that i go to Edgewood (all three years in the middle school; and will be graduating from Edgewood High) I haven't been happier. I have many friends who go to Havre De Grace, Aberdeen, C Milton Wright, and Joppatowne. The stories that i hear about those schools from my friends makes me think And they call 'Edgewood', bad?. Anyways, I would be honored to say that Edgewood has an amazing record when it comes to the Arts. Edgewood's students are very talented when it comes to the Arts industry. Dancing, Singing, Acting, and Art in general is something that Edgewood takes pride in holding. Im a proud student of Edgewood High School.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mymoo

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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