Hereford High

Baltimore County Public Schools
17301 York Rd
Parkton, MD 21120
1,175 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hereford High School, located in the rural community of Parkton, Maryland, serves as a comprehensive public secondary school within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Situated on a sprawling campus in northern Baltimore County, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic tradition and its active involvement in the local community. It serves a diverse student body from the surrounding agricultural and residential areas, often functioning as a central hub for student life and extracurricular activities in the region.

Academically, Hereford High is known for its rigorous course offerings, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) classes and various elective paths. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a competitive athletics program and a wide array of student organizations, ranging from performing arts to specialized interest clubs. As part of the BCPS district, the school emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational initiatives.
1,175
Total Students
66.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,004 (85.4%)
  • Hispanic
    60 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    45 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    36 (3.1%)
  • Black
    29 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    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: Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone: (443)809-1905
Website: http://herefordhs.bcps.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 9 298
Grade 10 291
Grade 11 271
Grade 12 315
Gender Ratio
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255 E Padonia Road
Timonium, MD 21093 (9.9 miles away)
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