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Crofton High School

2291 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD 21054 · (410) 451-5300 · Anne Arundel County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,906 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,906
High
DISTRICT 1,613 · STATE 1,185
Student : Teacher
19.3:1
99 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
17%
330 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
472
Grade 10
493
Grade 11
461
Grade 12
480
Student demographics
White
97551%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 31%
Hispanic
21911%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 24%
Black
41122%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 32%
Asian
1598%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 7%
Two+
1257%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Native American
40%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
97251%
Female
92348%

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Test scores

MCAP 2024-25 . % Proficient (Levels 3-4)
English Language Arts
88.9%
MD avg 50.6% . +7.5pp since 2023
Math
27.6%
MD avg 34.8% . +5.1pp since 2023
Source: MCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
55.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
64.0%
based on MD schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-8.9pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About Crofton High School

Crofton High School, a substantial high school in Gambrills, Maryland, overseen by Anne Arundel County Public Schools, caters to 1,906 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts it 61% above the typical public school in Maryland, which averages around 1,185 students.

Within Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which oversees 125 schools and 85,029 students, Crofton High School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Crofton High School logs that the largest single group is White at 51%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest comes out to 22% Black, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 63% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 99 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 19.3:1. The state averages around 15.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 17% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is south of Anne Arundel County's rate of about 42%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Crofton High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 64.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 55.1%.

In the surrounding community, Anne Arundel County reports that median household earnings sit near $124,911, roughly 46% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Anne Arundel County runs 129 public schools (combined enrollment of about 85,074 students), of which Crofton High School is one.

Crofton Middle is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, Crofton High School comes 6th of 7 in the immediate cluster, behind the nearby-schools average of 59.2%.

Crofton High School operates from a residential location.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Anne Arundel County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
598,166
Census ACS
Median income
$124,911
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
129
85,074 students

Quick facts

School name
Crofton High School
District
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Address
2291 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD 21054
Phone
(410) 451-5300
County
Anne Arundel County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,906
Teachers (FTE)
99
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
330 (17%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
240006001761
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Other schools in Gambrills
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Crofton High School
How many students attend Crofton High School?
Crofton High School enrolls approximately 1,906 students in grades 09-12.
Is Crofton High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Crofton High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Crofton High School have?
Crofton High School employs 99 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Crofton High School?
Student demographics at Crofton High School are roughly 51% White, 11% Hispanic, 22% Black, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Crofton High School public or private?
Crofton High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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