North East High School is a public high school in North East, Maryland on 300 Irishtown Road. It is part of the Cecil County Public Schools system.
Serving 1,097 students in grades 9-12, North East High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 1,097 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
North East High School's student population of 1,097 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,097 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1898
Colors
White, Blue
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
North East High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North East High School is 0.42, 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
#455 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
11%
33%
White
75%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North East High School's ranking?
North East High School is ranked #455 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North East High School often compared to?
North East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rising Sun High School, Elkton High School, Perryville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of North East High School?
The graduation rate of North East High School is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend North East High School?
1,097 students attend North East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of North East High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North East High School?
North East High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North East High School offer ?
North East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North East High School part of?
North East High School is part of Cecil County School District.
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