Serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12, Maurice J. Mcdonough High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School's student population of 1,017 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,017 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
51%
33%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maurice J. Mcdonough High School's ranking?
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School is ranked #242 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Maurice J. Mcdonough High School often compared to?
Maurice J. Mcdonough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Plata High School, North Point High School, Henry E. Lackey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School?
The graduation rate of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maurice J. Mcdonough High School?
1,017 students attend Maurice J. Mcdonough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School?
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maurice J. Mcdonough High School offer ?
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maurice J. Mcdonough High School part of?
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School is part of Charles County Public Schools School District.
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