Edgewood High

2415 Willoughby Beach Rd
Edgewood, MD 21040

1,440 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Edgewood High School, located on Willoughby Beach Road in Edgewood, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in Harford County. As part of the Harford County Public Schools system, the institution focuses on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities intended to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing student engagement through athletics, arts programs, and various academic clubs.

Beyond its standard coursework, Edgewood High is particularly noted for its commitment to specialized learning opportunities, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. This rigorous academic track attracts students from across the county who are looking to pursue a globally recognized curriculum. By balancing these advanced academic offerings with a focus on student support and community involvement, the school aims to foster an inclusive environment that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement for its diverse student body.

1,440

Total Students

95.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgewood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	235
Black	673
Asian	39
Two or More	110
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
673 (46.7%)
White
375 (26.0%)
Hispanic
235 (16.3%)
Two or More
110 (7.6%)
Asian
39 (2.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
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:	Harford County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)612-1500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	787
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 9 425

Grade 10 355

Grade 11 343

Grade 12 317