Serving 700 students in grades 9-12, North Carroll High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
700 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)90-94%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)90-94%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
16%
Black
(15-16)3%
34%
White
(15-16)89%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MD state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Carroll High School?
The graduation rate of North Carroll High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 88%.
How many students attend North Carroll High School?
700 students attend North Carroll High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of North Carroll High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Carroll High School?
North Carroll High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Carroll High School offer ?
North Carroll High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Carroll High School part of?
North Carroll High School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.
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