Meade High School
1100 Clark Road, Ft Meade, Maryland | (410) 674-7710
(410) 674-7710
#8,560 in National Rankings
Overall Score 51.51/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,330
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Overview of Meade High School
Meade High School is ranked 142nd within Maryland. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Meade High School is 32%. The total minority enrollment is 90%, and 59% of students are economically disadvantaged. Meade High School is 1 of 18 high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Meade High School 2024 Rankings
Meade High School is ranked #8,560 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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Took at Least One AP® Exam
32%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
14%Reading Proficiency
46%Science Proficiency
24%Graduation Rate
82%
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How Meade High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 210 schools ranked in Maryland.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #6,180 | #116 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #7,420 | #137 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #12,913 | #154 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #10,137 | #121 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #15,240 (tie) | #163 |
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Students/Teachers at Meade High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,330
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
89.9%
Minority Enrollment
89.9%
Minority Enrollment
48.2%
Black
30.1%
Hispanic
10.0%
White
6.2%
Two or More Races
4.6%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
59%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
53%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
6%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
135
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Test Scores at Meade High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
20.9/100
Subject Proficiency:
Maryland administered the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
20
20
N/A
60
50
46
39
40
24
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program
26.8%
Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Around Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
25.2%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
36.3%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
5.7%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
66.9%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
32%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
14%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
43%
Exam Pass Rate
34%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
13%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
10%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
75%
Exam Pass Rate
45%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
82% (somewhat below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large Suburb
Charter School
No
Magnet School
Yes
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
18
Total Students
24,614
College Readiness (district average)
26.4
Proficient in Reading (district average)
60%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
20%
Proficient in Science (district average)
39%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
1100 Clark Road
Ft Meade, Maryland 20755
#8,560 in National Rankings
#142 in Maryland High Schools
Ranked School
Unranked School
Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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