Joppatowne High School

555 Joppa Farm Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 833 students in grades 9-12, Joppatowne High School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 75% 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: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Joppatowne High School's student population of 833 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
833 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Joppatowne High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joppatowne High School is 0.64, 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)
#780 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joppatowne High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joppatowne 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.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joppatowne 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.
<50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joppatowne 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Joppatowne High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Joppatowne High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
53%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Joppatowne High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Joppatowne High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Joppatowne High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Joppatowne High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Joppatowne High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Joppatowne 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
67%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joppatowne 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joppatowne 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 Joppatowne High School's ranking?
Joppatowne High School is ranked #780 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Joppatowne High School often compared to?
Joppatowne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aberdeen High School, Edgewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joppatowne High School?
The graduation rate of Joppatowne High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Joppatowne High School?
833 students attend Joppatowne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Joppatowne High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joppatowne High School?
Joppatowne High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joppatowne High School offer ?
Joppatowne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joppatowne High School part of?
Joppatowne High School is part of Harford County School District.

School Reviews

2   3/12/2020
Horrible i would not send another child to that school, they do not care about the young adults, they don't work with the kids. I would rate this school at 2.
- Posted by Parent - lynn
5   9/6/2010
Assistant Principal (Joe Habert) resourceful, professional, respectful, congenial; school has multi-leveled mental health services responding to emotional needs of students regardless of whether these emotional needs impact their academics
- Posted by Administrator - jtann
5   10/6/2006
Joppatowne high is a great school but needs more structure. I am a senior now and moved to pikesville high and I look back at joppatowne high and see that it was a respectable school but needs more structure. I loved the childcare program it was so fun
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Blond

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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