Hereford High School

Hereford High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
17301 York Rd,  Parkton, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
4.0
3.5
1,200 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
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
3.59
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
73.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
White
85.1%
Hispanic
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black
2.5%

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 408 Students
Towson University 274 Students
University of Delaware 182 Students
James Madison University 150 Students
Penn State 137 Students
Salisbury University 137 Students
Virginia Tech 109 Students
University of South Carolina 108 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 89 Students
Loyola University Maryland 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 136 Students
Business 129 Students
Biology 104 Students
Nursing 94 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Marketing 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Communications 39 Students
Finance 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 247 Reviews
4.0 Junior
3/11/2024
Hereford is definitely a school that cares about your success. Although the lack of diversity has caused Hereford to differ from other bcps schools, Hereford brings great opportunity for the students allowing them to strive in every way possible through clubs, sports, and academics.
4.0 Alum
1/3/2024
I think the counseling department could do a better job at helping kids when asked for it. They should checked up on students that have come to them consistently. Also, they should make counseling meetings mandatory.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Hereford High School has given me incredible opportunities to succeed, including making AP courses accessible, offering so many ECs and having a talented and competitive student body.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
5.0 other
2/13/2023
Hereford is a great school in a wonderful community!
5.0 parent
4/9/2022
Me like, But me no go here
2.0 other
5/4/2021
I was a student here for 4 years. I moved here to start my freshman year. While I did meet some good friends, the staff failed to care about bullying, did not treat everyone fairly, and they hire some of the worst administration. I was sent to an administration office when I should have been in clas...
1.0 other
12/6/2020
I attended hhs for about 3 years and it was the absolute worst time of my life. My family moved to the area from pikesville & immediately I was bullied for my religion since I am Jewish and there is definitely a racial and alt right approach here. The teachers and sports coaches did absolutely nothi...

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Hereford High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Parkton, MD and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,200 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Hereford High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oldfields School, Sheppard Pratt School in Hunt Valley, Maryvale Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Parkton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hereford High School.

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