Serving 1,511 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School ranks in the top 10% 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 77% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Northern High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern High School is 0.48, 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern High School?
The graduation rate of Northern High School is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northern High School?
1,511 students attend Northern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Northern High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern High School?
Northern High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northern High School offer ?
Northern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
