Joppatowne High

833 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Joppatowne High School, located in Joppa, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in Harford County. As part of the Harford County Public Schools system, the institution focuses on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Joppatowne High is particularly recognized for its specialized programs, including its well-regarded Criminal Justice magnet program, which attracts students from across the county who are interested in law enforcement and legal studies. The school maintains a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement, supported by various athletic teams, arts programs, and student organizations that help foster a collaborative and inclusive environment for its diverse student body.

833

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joppatowne High
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	97
Black	443
Asian	10
Two or More	74
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
443 (53.3 %)
White
204 (24.5 %)
Hispanic
97 (11.7 %)
Two or More
74 (8.9 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)612-1510
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	833
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 298

Grade 10 226

Grade 11 171

Grade 12 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joppatowne High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	298
Grade 10	226
Grade 11	171
Grade 12	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joppatowne High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	401	48.1%
Male	430	51.6%
Not Specified	2	0.3%

High School 9th - 12th