Fallston High School vs. Bel Air High School
Should you attend Fallston High School or Bel Air High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fallston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Bel Air High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,036 students in grades 9-12, Fallston High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 1,341 students in grades 9-12, Bel Air High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,036 students
1,341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
87 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#224 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21-39%
Graduation Rate
94%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
253
289
Grade 10 Students
258
345
Grade 11 Students
269
358
Grade 12 Students
256
349
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
6%
11%
% White
82%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%