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Arundel High

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Arundel High ranks 51 st of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

51^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 78% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Arundel High in Gambrills, MD, is a large public high school serving 1,778 students in grades 9-12 within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, and it offers a standout strength in English Language Arts (ELA) alongside a significant challenge in math.

Arundel High’s most impressive feature is its exceptional ELA performance, with 70% of students proficient—far exceeding the district (55.9%) and state (51.7%) averages. This makes it a strong choice for families prioritizing reading and writing skills, outperforming nearby schools like North County High (59.3%) and Glen Burnie High (50.9%). However, the school’s math proficiency is only 19.7%, well below the district (29.3%) and state (27.1%) averages, creating a stark 50.3 percentage point gap between its ELA and math scores—the largest among nearby schools. This math performance is more in line with lower-performing peers like Old Mill High (4.3%), despite Arundel’s overall higher ranking. The school also has a relatively low poverty rate (26.88% free/reduced lunch), but a chronic absenteeism rate of 20.5% is higher than expected, suggesting some student disengagement.

Interestingly, Arundel High shares Gambrills with Crofton High School, just 4.92 miles away, yet their profiles differ sharply. Crofton outperforms Arundel in ELA (87.4%) and math (16.6%), with lower poverty (17.31%) and absenteeism (15.3%). Arundel’s history shows volatility, dropping from a peak rank of 18th in the state in 2021-2022 to 51st currently, likely due to post-pandemic shifts and new MCAP tests. For parents, Arundel is a hidden gem for ELA but a warning for math, highlighting a need for targeted support in STEM subjects.

1,778

Students ?

18.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,593

Per pupil spending ?

26.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1001 Annapolis Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054-1033

(410) 674-6500

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Arundel High:

Elementary:	Crofton Elementary
	Four Seasons Elementary
	Nantucket Elementary
	Odenton Elementary
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	Piney Orchard Elementary
	Waugh Chapel Elementary
Middle:	Arundel Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.3%

African American:

33.6%

Hispanic:

14.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2014 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Maryland high schools

✓94% graduate within 4 years

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Maryland avg38%

51^st of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

13^th of 25Anne 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	51 of 227	77.5%	★★★★☆
2025	52.7	63 of 220	71.4%	★★★★☆
2024	61.4	29 of 146	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	72.6	18 of 225	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	53.5	60 of 138	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.9	55 of 197	72.1%	★★★★☆
2017	60.6	51 of 180	71.7%	★★★★☆
2016	61.2	79 of 233	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.1	98 of 233	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	78.3	50 of 231	78.4%	★★★★☆
2013	75.3	41 of 185	77.8%	★★★★☆
2012	75.2	43 of 187	77.0%	★★★★☆
2011	73.6	48 of 183	73.8%	★★★★☆
2010	79.9	32 of 220	85.5%	★★★★☆
2009	78.5	36 of 213	83.1%	★★★★☆
2008	78.1	43 of 214	79.9%	★★★★☆
2007	63.7	73 of 209	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.1	66 of 204	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	71.2	23 of 204	88.7%	★★★★☆
2004	47.3	97 of 201	51.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts70%+18 vs state

Mathematics20%-7 vs state

Algebra I20%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)	MCAP English Language Arts (2026)		MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (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/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	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 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
Arundel High	Public	9-12	1001 Annapolis Rd	Gambrills	21054	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 674-6500	1,778	94	18.8	26.9%	646 (36.3%)	598 (33.6%)	249 (14.0%)	103 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	176 (9.9%)	58	51^st of 227 public high schools	77.5%		52.7	63^rd of 220 public high schools	71.4%	12	19.7	70.0	70.0	19.7			$17,593	$1,369	$16,224
Severn Run High School	Public	9-12	8065 New Cut Road	Severn	21144	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(410) 222-6430	1,608	95	16.9	33.0%	450 (28.0%)	577 (35.9%)	374 (23.3%)	76 (4.7%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	122 (7.6%)	43.5	94^th of 227 public high schools	58.6%					(n/a)	9.0	61.9	61.9	9.0
Center of Applied Technology-North	Public	9-12	800 Stevenson Rd	Severn	21144	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 969-3100	0	32	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Old Mill High	Public, Magnet	9-12	600 Patriot Ln	Millersville	21108	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 969-9010	1,832	117	15.7	56.0%	490 (26.7%)	664 (36.2%)	461 (25.2%)	82 (4.5%)	6 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	119 (6.5%)	31	141^st of 227 public high schools	37.9%		34.6	125^th of 220 public high schools	43.2%	16	4.3	52.6	52.6	4.3			$16,502	$1,193	$15,309
Meade High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1100 Mustang Way	Fort Meade	20755	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 674-7710	2,045	129	15.8	53.1%	203 (9.9%)	965 (47.2%)	649 (31.7%)	70 (3.4%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.4%)	143 (7.0%)	36.4	123^rd of 227 public high schools	45.8%		39.3	108^th of 220 public high schools	50.9%	15	4.6	58.4	58.4	4.6			$16,441	$1,355	$15,085
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
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
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
Glen Burnie High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 761-8950	2,226	134	16.5	61.3%	654 (29.4%)	649 (29.2%)	696 (31.3%)	80 (3.6%)	10 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	132 (5.9%)	32.5	132^nd of 227 public high schools	41.9%		31.3	134^th of 220 public high schools	39.1%	2	10.0	50.9	50.9	10.0			$15,838	$1,195	$14,642
Bowie High	Public	9-12	15200 Annapolis Rd	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-2600	2,580	135	19.1	52.8%	183 (7.1%)	1,714 (66.4%)	533 (20.7%)	82 (3.2%)	9 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	51 (2.0%)	26.1	157^th of 227 public high schools	30.8%		27.8	141^st of 220 public high schools	35.9%	16	5.2	53.4	53.4	4.8	3.8	14.4	$16,630	$1,145	$15,485

Frequently Asked Questions about Arundel High

Is Arundel High a good school?

Arundel High ranks 51^st of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Arundel High?

Arundel High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crofton Elementary
Elementary : Four Seasons Elementary
Elementary : Nantucket Elementary
Elementary : Odenton Elementary
Elementary : Piney Orchard Elementary
Elementary : Waugh Chapel Elementary
Middle : Arundel Middle

What district is Arundel High in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Arundel High?

Students at Arundel High are 36% White, 34% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

How many students attend Arundel High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,778 students attended Arundel High.

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