Summary:
Zip code 21078 in Havre de Grace, Maryland, is home to a single high school, Havre de Grace High, which serves grades 9 through 12 and is part of the Harford County Public Schools district.
Havre de Grace High presents a mixed academic profile. The school is a strong performer in English Language Arts (ELA), with 60.7% of students proficient, nearly matching the district average and exceeding the state average. However, math proficiency is a critical concern, with only 10.1% of students proficient—far below the district (28.4%) and state (27.1%) averages. This stark contrast between subjects suggests a systemic issue with math instruction or curriculum. The school's graduation rate is solid at 93.1%, and its dropout rate of 4.9% is lower than the district's, but these positive metrics are undermined by the low math scores, indicating students may be graduating without mastering core math skills.
Chronic absenteeism is a major red flag, with 28.3% of students chronically absent—over 50% higher than the district average of 18.5%. This likely contributes to the school's declining state ranking, which dropped from the 63rd percentile in 2024-2025 to the 44th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026. Per-student spending is $15,747, above average, yet academic outcomes, especially in math, are below expectations. For parents, this school offers a strong ELA program and a supportive environment for graduation, but the math struggles and high absenteeism are significant concerns that warrant attention.
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