Fallston High School

Fallston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2301 Carrs Mill Rd,  Fallston, MD
Harford County Public Schools
3.7
4.1
982 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
41.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
7.1%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
326:1

Student Diversity

Female
49.9%
Male
49.6%
White
83.9%
Hispanic
4.8%
Two or more races
4%
Black
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best HS For Athletes in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 260 Students
Towson University 239 Students
Salisbury University 118 Students
University of Delaware 112 Students
Harford Community College 94 Students
James Madison University 92 Students
Loyola University Maryland 76 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 67 Students
Penn State 64 Students
Virginia Tech 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 97 Students
Biology 86 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Finance 33 Students
Engineering 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Environmental Science 31 Students
Criminology 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 142 Reviews
2.0
3/19/2025
The art teachers are so wonderful but i believe a bigger budget for more supplies would be good. Sports are more a priorety for Fallston. The worst part about the school s that i never felt wanted, nobody really cared that i spent my highschool time in the library alone during lunch, nobody cared my grades where slipping freshman year.
2.0 Senior
9/30/2024
Teachers are understanding and willing to work with student on anything they need help with. The students on the other hand, are not as understanding. There is an excessive cheating problem, which makes people, who don't cheat, feel as though they are a step behind. Kids cheating on test and getting perfect scores, and then kids who study and put in hard work get B's, making them look bad.
3.0 Junior
2/23/2023
All in all it's a pretty good school, but there are definitely some needed improvements. The education is good, and the staff is very nice. It isn't too much of a stressful academic environment either. Although the school is a majority white rich kids, and being a POC I've dealt with a lot of racism even in my short time here since I've transferred. The music and arts also have very little funding, and nearly all attention and focus goes into the sports programs.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
2.0 student
3/16/2023
Almost no windows so students just sit in school with not natural light. And talking about windows, only 3 open. Teachers talk bad about the school during class change.
5.0 other
4/3/2018
I loved Fallston and I would gladly permit my children to attend!I graduated way back in 2003, went on to graduate from the US Air Force Academy, and now attend Harvard for my Masters. So, academically, I did well for the rest of my life.
2.0 parent
11/22/2016
Due to the lack of diversity in the school, the student body in general is not accepting of African American and other minorities. The school has a very hard time dealing with the undercurrent of racism that exists. Minority students are picked on regularly and there are no systems for them to make...
4.0 parent
7/14/2015
Both of my children received a very good education. I would say, however, that more homework should be given to promote independant study.

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Fallston High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fallston, MD, in the Fallston neighborhood, and is served by the Harford County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 982 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Fallston High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $626,081. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fallston Middle School, Bel Forest Christian Academy, Youths Benefit Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Fallston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fallston High School.

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