Huntingtown High School is located at 4125 North Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown, Maryland, United States. Completed and opened in 2004, HHS is currently home to approximately fifteen hundred students from grades 9 to 12. Huntingtown High School is in Calvert County, and is part of the Calvert County Public Schools.
Serving 1,324 students in grades 9-12, Huntingtown High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntingtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Huntingtown High School's student population of 1,324 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
White, Grey
School Rankings
Huntingtown High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntingtown High School is 0.46, 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
#161 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
11%
33%
White
72%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hurricanes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntingtown High School's ranking?
Huntingtown High School is ranked #161 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Huntingtown High School often compared to?
Huntingtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern High School, Calvert High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntingtown High School?
The graduation rate of Huntingtown High School is 94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Huntingtown High School?
1,324 students attend Huntingtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Huntingtown High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntingtown High School?
Huntingtown High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Huntingtown High School offer ?
Huntingtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Huntingtown High School part of?
Huntingtown High School is part of Calvert County School District.
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