Huntingtown High School

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Huntingtown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4125 Solomons Island Rd,  Huntingtown, MD
Calvert County Public Schools
4.0
3.0
1,311 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
61.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
9.7%
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
280:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
71%
Black
10.2%
Two or more races
9.6%
Hispanic
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
University of Maryland - College Park 319 Students
Towson University 239 Students
Salisbury University 164 Students
College of Southern Maryland 119 Students
Virginia Tech 92 Students
Penn State 77 Students
Loyola University Maryland 75 Students
James Madison University 73 Students
Frostburg State University 70 Students
Stevenson University 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 101 Students
Business 99 Students
Biology 84 Students
Nursing 76 Students
Computer Science 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Criminology 36 Students
Environmental Science 36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 460 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/9/2025
Overall, my experience has been great! This school offers a lot of resources for both academics and extracurriculars so you always feel supported in what you want to do inside and outside of the classroom!
5.0 Parent
4/8/2024
Huntingtown High School has provided both of my children with a great overall experience. They were able to flourish socially, academically, and through sports and other extra curriculars. My daughter is now in her second year of college and the high school well prepared her for the experience.
5.0 Senior
2/16/2023
There a wide variety of opportunities between academics, sports, and club opportunities. The teachers are very relatable and connect well with students. The environment is very excepting throughout all 4 years.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 student
8/17/2025
Okay so I have absolutely no idea who decided to give this highschool high ratings. I used to go to Northern and it was so much better than here. No one teaches here other than a couple of teachers, the grading is horrible, the teachers and students are rude. I was only a week in as a student here a...
2.0 parent
6/8/2022
We were very disappointed with this schools inability to provide individualized attention to students. There are simply too many students, not enough teachers to go around. Administrators have their hands full. No accountability. Some teachers are verbally abusive to students. Students get lost in t...
5.0 parent
5/3/2017
This is a GREAT school. The staff is very supportive and there are TONS of extra supports in place to help students succeed. Activities abound, and there is no reason not to be involved.
4.0 parent
2/14/2015
All three of my children graduated from HHS. Good education and each was well prepared for college . The staff and teachers very attentive to students needs.

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Huntingtown High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Huntingtown, MD, in the Huntingtown neighborhood, and is served by the Calvert County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,311 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Huntingtown 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 3.57, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $633,916. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kings Landing Academy, The Calverton School, Plum Point Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Huntingtown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Huntingtown High School.

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