Serving 1,360 students in grades 9-12, Huntingtown 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 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 26% of the student body (majority 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: 1,360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntingtown 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
Huntingtown High School's student population of 1,360 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Huntingtown 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 Huntingtown High School is 0.44, 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
#156 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
10%
33%
White
74%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntingtown High School's ranking?
Huntingtown High School is ranked #156 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Huntingtown High School often compared to?
Huntingtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern High School, Calvert High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntingtown High School?
The graduation rate of Huntingtown High School is 98%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Huntingtown High School?
1,360 students attend Huntingtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Huntingtown High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntingtown High School?
Huntingtown High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Huntingtown High School offer ?
Huntingtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntingtown High School part of?
Huntingtown High School is part of Calvert County School District.
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