Serving 1,339 students in grades 9-12, Glenelg 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 is 69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Glenelg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Glenelg High School's student population of 1,339 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
Glenelg High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenelg High School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
5%
33%
White
64%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Glenelg High School is ranked #61 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Glenelg High School often compared to?
Glenelg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Hill High School, Centennial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenelg High School?
The graduation rate of Glenelg High School is 98%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Glenelg High School?
1,339 students attend Glenelg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Glenelg High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenelg High School?
Glenelg High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenelg High School offer ?
Glenelg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenelg High School part of?
Glenelg High School is part of Howard County School District.
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