Maryland Schools

Maryland's education system

Public primary and secondary education in Maryland is overseen by the Maryland Department of Education, which is headquartered in Baltimore. The state's Chief Education Officer is the State Superintendent of Education, currently Dr. Nancy Grasmick, appointed by the State Board of Education for a four-year term. The Maryland Legislature authorizes the superintendent of schools and state commissions to make education-related decisions, limiting their impact on the day-to-day functioning of public education. Each county and county equivalent in Maryland has a local school board responsible for the operation of public schools in that particular jurisdiction.

The 2009 education budget is $5.5 billion, representing approximately 40% of the state's General Fund.

Maryland has a wide variety of private primary and secondary schools. Many of these are affiliated with various religious denominations, including Catholic parochial schools, Quaker schools, Seventh-day Adventist schools, and Jewish schools. In 2003, Maryland law was changed to allow the establishment of publicly funded charter schools, but charter schools must be approved by the local board of education and are exempt from state education laws, including collective bargaining laws. It has not been.

In 2008, the state led the nation in percentage of students passing the Advanced Placement exam. 23.4% of the students achieved a passing score on the AP test conducted in May 2008. This is the first year that Maryland has earned this honor. Three Maryland high schools (Montgomery County) ranked in the nation's top 100 based on scores on these tests.

Maryland's Famous Schools

There are many schools in Maryland that are known for their academic excellence, extracurricular programs, and community involvement. Here are a few examples of schools in Maryland that are considered to be well-regarded.

Walt Whitman High School: This is a public high school in Bethesda, Maryland, known for its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

Thomas S. Wootton High School: This is a public high school in Rockville, Maryland, known for its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

McDonogh School: This is a private, independent, college preparatory school in Owings Mills, Maryland, known for its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

Severn School: This is a private, independent, college preparatory school in Severna Park, Maryland, known for its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

John Hopkins School: This is a private, independent, college preparatory school in Baltimore, Maryland, known for its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

It's worth noting that these schools are not the only notable schools in Maryland, and there are many other schools that are considered to be well-regarded and have a good reputation. Additionally, Maryland also has some of the most prestigious universities and colleges in the country, such as John Hopkins University, University of Maryland, and Loyola University Maryland, which are also known for their academic excellence, research, and community involvement.