Heather Ridge vs. Brunswick High School
Should you attend Heather Ridge or Brunswick High 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
Heather Ridge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Brunswick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 45 students in grades 7-12, Heather Ridge 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 862 students in grades 9-12, Brunswick High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
45 students
862 students
% Male | % Female
87% | 13%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#306 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
6
-
Grade 8 Students
6
-
Grade 9 Students
11
209
Grade 10 Students
12
239
Grade 11 Students
5
203
Grade 12 Students
5
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
31%
14%
% Black
47%
10%
% White
15%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
