Serving 1,044 students in grades 9-12, Fallston 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 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,044 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fallston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fallston High School's student population of 1,044 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,044 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fallston 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 Fallston High School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
4%
33%
White
84%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fallston High School's ranking?
Fallston High School is ranked #208 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fallston High School often compared to?
Fallston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. Milton Wright High School, Bel Air High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fallston High School?
The graduation rate of Fallston High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fallston High School?
1,044 students attend Fallston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fallston High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fallston High School?
Fallston High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fallston High School offer ?
Fallston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fallston High School part of?
Fallston High School is part of Harford County School District.
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