George W. F. Mcmechen High School vs. Claremont School
Should you attend George W. F. Mcmechen High School or Claremont School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George W. F. Mcmechen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Claremont School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 36 students in grades 11-12, George W. F. Mcmechen High School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 47 students in grades 9-12, Claremont School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
11-12
9-12
Total Students
36 students
47 students
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
62% | 38%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
3:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#359 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≥50%
Graduation Rate
<50%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
5
Grade 10 Students
-
4
Grade 11 Students
8
7
Grade 12 Students
28
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
89%
83%
% White
8%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.20
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
16%
