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Joppatowne High

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

175^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 20% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Joppatowne High is a public magnet high school located in Joppa, Maryland, serving around 900 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Joppatowne High has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Maryland high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of that time period.

Joppatowne High significantly underperforms compared to the Harford County and Maryland averages on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 3.9% of Joppatowne students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 28.4% in Harford County and 26.5% statewide. Similarly, Joppatowne's 10th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 38.1% lags behind the Harford County (62.4%) and Maryland (59.5%) averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.3% to 44.7% in recent years, significantly exceeding the state average.

Joppatowne High's academic performance lags significantly behind nearby schools like Bel Air High, Fallston High, and Patterson Mill High, which all have higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. Despite the high-poverty student population, Joppatowne High spends a relatively high amount per student, suggesting that funding and resources alone may not be the primary driver of the school's underperformance. The school's consistent low performance over the years indicates a need for a comprehensive school improvement plan to address the root causes of the school's challenges.

882

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,351

Per pupil spending ?

65.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

555 Joppa Farm Rd
Joppa, MD 21085-4698

(410) 612-1510

District: Harford County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Joppatowne High:

Elementary:	Magnolia Elementary
	Riverside Elementary
Middle:	Magnolia Middle

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.0%

White:

22.4%

Hispanic:

13.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 16th percentile in 2012 → 20th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (11% vs 37% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!Geometry scores 28 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school11%

District avg40%

Maryland avg37%

175^th of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 20%▼ down 16 pts since 2015

From bottom 36% (2015) to bottom 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 11High Schools in the Harford County Public Schools

10^th of 25Harford County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	18.8	175 of 220	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.9	184 of 225	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.7	124 of 138	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.0	146 of 197	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.8	131 of 180	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.2	158 of 233	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	41.6	148 of 233	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	65.2	117 of 231	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	19.6	158 of 185	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	18.3	158 of 187	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	23.7	152 of 183	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	55.9	130 of 220	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	58.2	122 of 213	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.4	128 of 214	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.1	91 of 209	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	46.9	119 of 204	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	42.7	122 of 204	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	43.1	113 of 201	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts38%-13 vs state

Algebra II6%-19 vs state

Algebra I4%-17 vs state

Mathematics4%-23 vs state

Geometry0%-28 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

This school is a complete joke with white privilege & a lot of teacher student favoritism Close Quote

Schools Near Joppatowne High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)	MCAP English Language Arts (2025)		MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Joppatowne High	Public, Magnet	9-12	555 Joppa Farm Rd	Joppa	21085	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 612-1510	882	56	15.8	65.5%	198 (22.4%)	459 (52.0%)	122 (13.8%)	21 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	76 (8.6%)	18.8	175^th of 220 public high schools	20.5%					(n/a)	3.9	38.1	38.1	4.0	5.6	0.0	$17,351	$1,941	$15,410
Edgewood High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2415 Willoughby Beach Rd	Edgewood	21040	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 612-1500	1,440	96	15.0	59.4%	375 (26.0%)	673 (46.7%)	235 (16.3%)	39 (2.7%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	110 (7.6%)	34.6	124^th of 220 public high schools	43.6%		21.9	132^nd of 146 public high schools	9.6%	8	14.0	52.2	52.2	13.6	24.0	4.0	$16,600	$1,544	$15,055
Perry Hall High	Public	9-12	4601 Ebenezer Rd	Baltimore	21236	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-5108	2,012	118	17.0	46.4%	716 (35.6%)	768 (38.2%)	129 (6.4%)	290 (14.4%)	8 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	96 (4.8%)	28.9	140^th of 220 public high schools	36.4%		35.8	101^st of 146 public high schools	30.8%	39	4.5	49.9	49.9	4.0	9.8	2.7	$16,693	$1,185	$15,508
Patterson Mill High School	Public	9-12	85 Patterson Mill Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4640	839	49	17.0	23.7%	569 (67.8%)	69 (8.2%)	79 (9.4%)	57 (6.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (7.2%)	54.6	52^nd of 220 public high schools	76.4%		39.8	89^th of 146 public high schools	39.0%	37	19.6	71.8	71.8	13.0	52.6	4.8	$18,348	$1,384	$16,964
Bel Air High	Public	9-12	100 Heighe St	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4600	1,341	87	15.5	22.7%	897 (66.9%)	151 (11.3%)	129 (9.6%)	103 (7.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (4.1%)	54.2	54^th of 220 public high schools	75.5%		50.5	56^th of 146 public high schools	61.6%	2	20.5	74.4	74.4	20.0	49.1	5.1	$16,287	$1,327	$14,960
Fallston High	Public	9-12	2301 Carrs Mill Rd	Fallston	21047	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4120	1,036	62	16.8	15.4%	850 (82.0%)	60 (5.8%)	46 (4.4%)	29 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.5%)	54.7	50^th of 220 public high schools	77.3%		44.7	75^th of 146 public high schools	48.6%	25	12.3	77.3	77.3	3.5	45.5	13.4	$16,666	$1,304	$15,362
Kenwood High	Public, Magnet	9-12	501 Stemmers Run Rd	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-0153	1,900	123	15.4	66.4%	521 (27.4%)	773 (40.7%)	423 (22.3%)	39 (2.1%)	17 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	125 (6.6%)	22.6	159^th of 220 public high schools	27.7%		31.2	118^th of 146 public high schools	19.2%	41	2.5	44.0	44.0	2.5	4.0	0.0	$17,270	$1,205	$16,065
Eastern Technical High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1100 Mace Ave	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-0190	1,330	67	19.9	23.1%	601 (45.2%)	241 (18.1%)	64 (4.8%)	371 (27.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (3.8%)	81.3	10^th of 220 public high schools	95.5%		80.6	9^th of 146 public high schools	93.8%	1	42.2	99.7	99.7	50.8	47.1	19.7	$15,647	$874	$14,772
Chesapeake High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1801 Turkey Point Rd	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-0100	1,052	69	15.2	67.2%	199 (18.9%)	590 (56.1%)	170 (16.2%)	15 (1.4%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	68 (6.5%)	18.2	177^th of 220 public high schools	19.5%					(n/a)	4.1	36.1	36.1	3.9	14.3	0.0	$18,625	$1,518	$17,107
Rosedale Center	Public	9-12	7090 Golden Ring Road Suite 10	Baltimore	21237	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-0133	108	33	3.2	78.7%	26 (24.1%)	64 (59.3%)	9 (8.3%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.6%)	8.1	220^th of 220 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)	0.0	10.0	10.0	0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Joppatowne High

What schools feed into Joppatowne High?

Joppatowne High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Magnolia Elementary
Elementary : Riverside Elementary
Middle : Magnolia Middle

Is Joppatowne High a good school?

Joppatowne High ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Maryland high schools.

How many students attend Joppatowne High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 882 students attended Joppatowne High.

What district is Joppatowne High in?

Harford County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Joppatowne High?

Students at Joppatowne High are 52% African American, 22% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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