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Annapolis High

Q: Is Annapolis High a good school?

Annapolis High ranks 137 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Annapolis High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,075 students attended Annapolis High.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Annapolis High?

Students at Annapolis High are 50% Hispanic, 23% African American, 22% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Q: What schools feed into Annapolis High?

Annapolis High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Annapolis Elementary Elementary : Eastport Elementary Elementary : Georgetown East Elementary Elementary : Germantown Elementary Elementary : Hillsmere Elementary Elementary : Rolling Knolls Elementary Elementary : Tyler Heights Elementary Elementary : Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary Elementary : West Annapolis Elementary Middle : Annapolis Middle Middle : Wiley H. Bates Middle

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

137^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 40% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Annapolis High in Annapolis, MD, is a large urban school serving 2,075 students in grades 9-12 within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, where 62.55% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Annapolis High faces significant challenges that set it apart from nearby schools. The most critical issue is mathematics proficiency, with only 3.7% of students proficient in Algebra I—a rate dramatically lower than the district average of 29.3% and far below schools like Severna Park High (40.4%) and South River High (22.2%). This math crisis has persisted for years, with rates consistently below 6%. However, English Language Arts proficiency is surprisingly strong at 53.4%, nearly matching the district average of 55.9%, suggesting the school's struggles are concentrated in math instruction rather than overall academics. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.2%, more than double the rate at Broadneck High (17.3%) and Crofton High School (15.3%). The dropout rate has spiked to 14.4%, nearly double the district average of 7.3%, and the graduation rate of 82.7% is below the district average of 88.9%.

Interestingly, Annapolis High spends $17,669 per student—more than top-performing schools like Severna Park ($15,963) and Broadneck ($15,346)—indicating that funding is not the root cause of its struggles. The school's core challenge appears to be student engagement, as evidenced by the high absenteeism and dropout rates. While the school is not failing across the board, its math crisis and declining retention rates point to a need for targeted interventions, particularly in math instruction and student support services, to reverse the downward trend.

2,075

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,669

Per pupil spending ?

62.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

2700 Riva Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401-7205

(410) 266-5240

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Annapolis High:

Elementary:	Annapolis Elementary
	Eastport Elementary
	Georgetown East Elementary
	Germantown Elementary
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	Hillsmere Elementary
	Rolling Knolls Elementary
	Tyler Heights Elementary
	Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
	West Annapolis Elementary
Middle:	Annapolis Middle
	Wiley H. Bates Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.7%

African American:

22.7%

White:

22.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 40th percentile in 2014 → 40th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (22% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 23 pts below the Maryland average

!Near the bottom of Anne Arundel County Public Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school22%

District avg42%

Maryland avg38%

137^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 16High Schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools

13^th of 24Anne Arundel 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	32.0	137 of 227	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.5	146 of 220	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.5	98 of 127	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.8	137 of 225	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	17.9	128 of 138	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	29.5	127 of 197	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	38.3	104 of 180	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.3	131 of 233	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.5	154 of 233	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	59.2	138 of 231	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	39.4	125 of 185	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.4	123 of 187	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	32.4	137 of 183	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	58.1	127 of 220	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.8	115 of 213	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.0	135 of 214	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	44.6	129 of 209	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.4	120 of 204	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	49.2	107 of 204	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	48.8	83 of 201	58.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts53%~ state avg

Mathematics4%-23 vs state

Algebra I4%-18 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Excellent school. Diversity is a strength. Good programs for all types of students. Our son came from a small private school and is thriving at Annapolis High. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 3, 2015

This school is unfairly rated. Annapolis High is Economically and racially diverse and as such may not "rate" as well according to the statistics used for the ratings on this site. Annapolis High has the IB -International Baccalaureate Program and has a Performing and Visual Arts Magnet as well as AP program. The administration is excellent and the school has so many dedicated and wonderful teachers. Don't take arbitrary ratings as the end all be all. Talk to parents, teachers and students and check out the website or Facebook page to get a better feel. My daughter is a senior at AHS and loves it, she has a diverse group of friends and they are all getting excited about going on to college so far this year we have kids going to top schools in the nation. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)					MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Annapolis High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2700 Riva Rd	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 266-5240	2,075	140	14.8	62.6%	460 (22.2%)	472 (22.7%)	1,032 (49.7%)	41 (2.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	58 (2.8%)	32	137^th of 227 public high schools	39.6%		26.5	146^th of 220 public high schools	33.6%	9				3.7				53.4	53.4	3.7		$17,669	$1,280	$16,389
Studio 39	Public	9-12	291 Locust Avenue	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 280-1501	0	2	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Phoenix Academy	Public	6-12	245 Clay Street	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1650	64	37	1.7	81.3%	12 (18.8%)	38 (59.4%)	12 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	8.7	222^nd of 227 public high schools	2.2%		8.3	216^th of 220 public high schools	1.8%	6		< 5%	0.0	< 5%		0.0	0.0	7.7	2.1	0.0	0.0	$41,452	$4,298	$37,154
Mary Moss at Adams Academy	Public	6-12	1411 Cedar Park Rd	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1639	50	20	2.5	86.0%	10 (20.0%)	31 (62.0%)	5 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)								(n/a)				0.0					0.0
South River High	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Central Ave E	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 956-5600	1,680	98	17.1	20.2%	1,178 (70.1%)	75 (4.5%)	261 (15.5%)	77 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (5.1%)	72	20^th of 227 public high schools	91.2%		70.6	24^th of 220 public high schools	89.1%	4				22.2				86.8	86.8	22.2		$17,738	$1,180	$16,558
Center of Applied Technology-South	Public	9-12	211 Central Ave E	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 956-5900	0	19	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Crofton High School	Public	9-12	2291 Davidsonville Road	Gambrills	21054	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 451-5300	1,906	99	19.3	17.3%	975 (51.2%)	411 (21.6%)	219 (11.5%)	159 (8.3%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	125 (6.6%)	69.7	22^nd of 227 public high schools	90.3%		75.1	17^th of 220 public high schools	92.3%	5				16.6				87.4	87.4	16.6		$14,834	$1,075	$13,759
Anne Arundel Evening High	Public	9-12	60 Robinson Road	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 544-0182	439			3.9%	144 (32.8%)	109 (24.8%)	152 (34.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (5.7%)	9.1	218^th of 227 public high schools	4.0%		10.1	214^th of 220 public high schools	2.7%	4				5.6				4.5	4.5	5.6		$16,051	$596	$15,455
Severna Park High	Public	9-12	60 Robinson Rd	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 544-0900	1,842	92	20.1	9.7%	1,450 (78.7%)	66 (3.6%)	124 (6.7%)	103 (5.6%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	87 (4.7%)	85.2	6^th of 227 public high schools	97.4%		81.5	9^th of 220 public high schools	95.9%	3				40.4				89.3	89.3	40.4		$15,963	$1,133	$14,829
Broadneck High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1265 Green Holly Dr	Annapolis	21409	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 757-1300	2,143	115	18.6	17.7%	1,501 (70.0%)	186 (8.7%)	256 (11.9%)	53 (2.5%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	136 (6.3%)	67.3	27^th of 227 public high schools	88.1%		65.3	29^th of 220 public high schools	86.8%	2				12.2				84.6	84.6	12.2		$15,346	$1,109	$14,237

Frequently Asked Questions about Annapolis High

What schools feed into Annapolis High?

Annapolis High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Annapolis Elementary
Elementary : Eastport Elementary
Elementary : Georgetown East Elementary
Elementary : Germantown Elementary
Elementary : Hillsmere Elementary
Elementary : Rolling Knolls Elementary
Elementary : Tyler Heights Elementary
Elementary : Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
Elementary : West Annapolis Elementary
Middle : Annapolis Middle
Middle : Wiley H. Bates Middle

What district is Annapolis High in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

How many students attend Annapolis High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,075 students attended Annapolis High.

What is the racial makeup of Annapolis High?

Students at Annapolis High are 50% Hispanic, 23% African American, 22% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Annapolis High a good school?

Annapolis High ranks 137^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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