Serving 2,484 students in grades 9-12, Duval 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 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Duval 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 Duval High School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Duval High School?
The graduation rate of Duval High School is 72%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Duval High School?
2,484 students attend Duval High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Duval High School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duval High School?
Duval High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Duval High School offer ?
Duval High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Duval High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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