Aberdeen High

1,495 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Aberdeen High School, located at 251 Paradise Road in Aberdeen, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. As part of the HCPS system, it provides students with a standard core curriculum complemented by various elective offerings designed to prepare graduates for college, the military, or the workforce.

Beyond traditional coursework, Aberdeen High is recognized for its specialized programs, most notably its Science and Mathematics Academy (SMA). This magnet program attracts high-achieving students from across the county, providing them with a rigorous, research-based curriculum in STEM fields. The school also maintains an active extracurricular scene, featuring a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations that encourage school spirit and community involvement, helping to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

1,495

Total Students

101.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aberdeen High
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	197
Black	600
Asian	73
Two or More	144
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

Black
600 (40.3 %)
White
466 (31.3 %)
Hispanic
197 (13.2 %)
Two or More
144 (9.7 %)
Asian
73 (4.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harford County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)273-5500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	635
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 498

Grade 10 386

Grade 11 337

Grade 12 274