Calvert Country School

Calvert County Public Schools
1350 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
41 Students
Other 2nd - 12th
School Overview
Calvert Country School, located in Prince Frederick, Maryland, is a specialized public educational facility operated by the Calvert County Public School system. It is dedicated to serving students with significant developmental, intellectual, and multiple disabilities. The school provides a highly supportive and structured environment tailored to students aged 3 through 21 who require intensive individualized instruction that may not be available in a traditional general education setting.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes functional life skills, communication, physical development, and community integration to help students reach their maximum potential. By utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, Calvert Country School integrates specialized instruction with a range of therapeutic services, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Their mission focuses on fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life for all students, ensuring they have the tools necessary to participate as fully as possible in their homes and the local community.
41
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    26 (63.4 %)
  • Black
    9 (22.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (7.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (2.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Calvert County Public Schools
Phone: (443)550-9910
Grade Range: 2nd - 12th
Total Students: 41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 23
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Career and Technology Academy
Calvert County Public Schools
330 Dorsey Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (0.6 miles away)
Ungraded UG - UG