For the 2025 school year, there are 37 alternative public high schools serving 2,287 students in Maryland.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Maryland are Post Secondary Program, Frederick County Virtual and Gateway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Maryland alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 34%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aacps Virtual Academy, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Maryland (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Post Secondary Program
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Grades: 12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Frederick County Virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1799 Schifferstadt Blvd
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8450
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-8450
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Gateway School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 S Rolling Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0934
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0934
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Center For Educational Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
253 Paradise Rd
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 273-5594
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Flexible Student Support
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Homewood School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10914 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-7081
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7775 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 932-1003
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 932-1003
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1010.
Wicomico County Evening High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 S. Schumaker Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-4537
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1111.
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Bcdc Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #1313.
Green Valley At Edgar Allan Poe
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Shadyside Ave
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-3100
Grades: 7-10
| 49 students
Rank: #1414.
Home Assignments-secondary
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1515.
Anne Arundel Evening High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Robinson Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0182
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0182
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #1616.
Aacps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
241 Peninsula Farm Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-1082
Grades: 3-12
| 427 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Heather Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-8000
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mary Moss At Adams Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Clay Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1639
Grades: 6-9
| 42 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Pinewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6241
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6241
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Croom High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Surratts Rd
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-8846
Cheltenham, MD 20623
(301) 372-8846
Grades: 11-12
| 39 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #2222.
Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14501 Avery Road
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-5000
Rockville, MD 20853
(240) 740-5000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Rosedale Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7090 Golden Ring Road Suite 10
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0133
Rosedale, MD 21237
(443) 809-0133
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Tall Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 390-0230
Grades: 11-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Annapolis Road Academy
Alternative School
2112 Church Rd
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 209-3580
Grades: 9-10
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Applications And Research Laboratory
Alternative School
10920 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-6698
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-6698
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Calvert County Alternative School
Alternative School
330 Dorsey Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-7164
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-7164
Grades: 10
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Edlp At Loch Raven High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eager Street Academy
Alternative School
926 Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evening High School
Alternative School
40 W. Oak Ridge Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8460
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Howard B. Owens Science Center
Alternative School
9601 Greenbelt Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8750
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8750
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Edlp At Parkville High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Edlp At Milford Mill Academy
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Edlp At Dundalk High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Edlp At Woodlawn High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 10
| 1 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Maryland?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Maryland include Post Secondary Program, Frederick County Virtual and Gateway School.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Maryland?
37 alternative public high schools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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