Joppatowne High School is a high school in Joppatowne, Harford County, Maryland, United States.
Serving 900 students in grades 9-12, Joppatowne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Joppatowne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Joppatowne High School's student population of 900 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
900 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
White, Black, Purple, Silver
Joppatowne High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joppatowne High School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#726 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
55%
33%
White
22%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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What is Joppatowne High School's ranking?
Joppatowne High School is ranked #726 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Joppatowne High School often compared to?
Joppatowne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood High School, Aberdeen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joppatowne High School?
The graduation rate of Joppatowne High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Joppatowne High School?
900 students attend Joppatowne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Joppatowne High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joppatowne High School?
Joppatowne High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joppatowne High School offer ?
Joppatowne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joppatowne High School part of?
Joppatowne High School is part of Harford County Public Schools.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025Joppatowne high is a great school but needs more structure. I am a senior now and moved to pikesville high and I look back at joppatowne high and see that it was a respectable school but needs more structure. I loved the childcare program it was so fun5 10/10/2025Assistant Principal (Joe Habert) resourceful, professional, respectful, congenial; school has multi-leveled mental health services responding to emotional needs of students regardless of whether these emotional needs impact their academics2 10/10/2025Horrible i would not send another child to that school, they do not care about the young adults, they don't work with the kids. I would rate this school at 2.Review Joppatowne High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Joppatowne high is a great school but needs more structure. I am a senior now and moved to pikesville high and I look back at joppatowne high and see that it was a respectable school but needs more structure. I loved the childcare program it was so fun
Assistant Principal (Joe Habert) resourceful, professional, respectful, congenial; school has multi-leveled mental health services responding to emotional needs of students regardless of whether these emotional needs impact their academics
Horrible i would not send another child to that school, they do not care about the young adults, they don't work with the kids. I would rate this school at 2.
Review Joppatowne High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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