South River High

1,680 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South River High School, located in Edgewater, Maryland, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district. Known for its comprehensive academic approach, the school offers a diverse range of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education pathways, and various specialized electives designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a strong focus on balancing rigorous classroom instruction with personal development.

Beyond academics, South River High is highly regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school fields a competitive array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and civic engagement, South River High aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports the individual talents and post-graduation goals of its student body.

1,680

Total Students

98.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South River High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,178
Hispanic	261
Black	75
Asian	77
Two or More	86
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,178 (70.2%)
Hispanic
261 (15.5%)
Two or More
86 (5.1%)
Asian
77 (4.6%)
Black
75 (4.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)956-5600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 453

Grade 10 421

Grade 11 401

Grade 12 405