Meade High School

Meade High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1100 Clark Rd,  Fort Meade, MD
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
3.4
3.3
2,349 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
139
Full Time Teachers
139
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
33.4%
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
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.7%
Black
48.2%
Hispanic
30.1%
White
10%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Towson University 557 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 516 Students
Morgan State University 356 Students
Bowie State University 351 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 291 Students
Howard University 284 Students
Anne Arundel Community College 279 Students
Loyola University Maryland 190 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 180 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 176 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 178 Students
Psychology 167 Students
Nursing 139 Students
Computer Science 124 Students
Biology 110 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 60 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 50 Students
Small Business Management 48 Students
Pre-Law Studies 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 580 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/27/2025
Meade is chill, but there can be some improvement when it comes to admin and food. Otherwise it's definitely not horrible.
3.0 Senior
7/8/2025
Although the school has a negative image within our county and safety concerns arise from consistent fights it has typical high school issues like disengaged students and overworked teachers efforts to improve are definitely being made through new school activities like multicultural night and various forms of positive reinforcement.
5.0 Senior
9/17/2024
I love Meade high school, I'm currently a senior and it's my second year & I've made so many new friends and I have built relationships with the faculty as well 100% best school
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 24 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/12/2025
Meade High School is an outstanding institution that provides students with a strong foundation for success in both academics and extracurricular activities. As a parent of two Meade High graduates, I can confidently say that this school has played a crucial role in their achievements.One of the sch...
5.0 other
11/6/2024
As with any school it’s what you make of it. There are plenty of opportunities for a student who wants to excel in stem, sports or the arts.
5.0 parent
2/18/2024
Before school, you had a lot of daily problems. But now the entire staff has changed and the school is a little safer.
4.0 parent
9/22/2023
The reputation this school received is based on outdated information and is inconsistent with my child’s experience. Please keep in mind that a lot of the reviews written are by upset students who have had disagreements with teacher, etc. Mr. Durr ( principal) has done a tremendous job with the staf...

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Meade High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fort Meade, MD and is served by the Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,349 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Meade High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arundel Christian School, Annapolis Area Christian School, Odenton Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Fort Meade has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Meade High School.

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