Henry E. Lackey High School is a high school in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is run by Charles County Public Schools.
Serving 1,058 students in grades 9-12, Henry E. Lackey High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,058 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry E. Lackey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Henry E. Lackey High School's student population of 1,058 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,058 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1919
Colors
Black, Blue, Grey
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Rankings
Henry E. Lackey High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry E. Lackey High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
57%
33%
White
21%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Charger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry E. Lackey High School's ranking?
Henry E. Lackey High School is ranked #756 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Henry E. Lackey High School often compared to?
Henry E. Lackey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Point High School, Maurice J. Mcdonough High School, La Plata High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry E. Lackey High School?
The graduation rate of Henry E. Lackey High School is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Henry E. Lackey High School?
1,058 students attend Henry E. Lackey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Henry E. Lackey High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry E. Lackey High School?
Henry E. Lackey High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry E. Lackey High School offer ?
Henry E. Lackey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry E. Lackey High School part of?
Henry E. Lackey High School is part of Charles County School District.
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