Fast Fact s

Facil i t y opened - 1958

Addit ions/Renovat ions - 1966, 1966, 1968, 2008

School Capacit y - 1380

Tot al Enrollm ent - 989

Graduat ion Rat e - 86.1%

Et hnicit y

American Indian <1%

Asian 1%

Black/African American 28%

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

White 53%

Hispanic 10%

Two or more races 7%

St udent s receiving special services

Free/Reduced Lunch 54%

Special Education 16%

EL 3%

Elkton High School is one of five comprehensive high schools in the Cecil County Public School system. It is located in the county seat of Cecil County and serves a small community located 20 miles southwest of Wilmington, Delaware and 56 miles northeast of Baltimore, Maryland. Our attendance area includes the town of Elkton, located between Interstate 95 and US Route 40, stretching north toward the more rural areas along the Pennsylvania border and east toward Delaware.

Elkton High School has a proud tradition that has been forged through excellent academic programs, winning athletic programs, and a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities for all students. Our mission is to prepare college and career ready students who are respectful and responsible members of a diverse society. Our school improvement efforts center around: Meeting High Academic Standards (Academics), Learning in a Safe and Secure Environment (Climate), and Engaging the Community (Communication & Participation).

Elkton High School operates under an A/B Schedule where most students have classes every other day. Our freshman academy operates within an 8 period day schedule every day.

Elkton High School110 James Street - Elkton, MD 21921 - 410.996.5000 - schools.ccps.org/ehs/

CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

THE ELKTON WAY: RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY

Achievement Data

Other Facts

Accomplishments

Cecil County Public Schools - 201 Booth Street - Elkton, MD 21921 - 410.996.5400 - http://www.ccps.org/

Performance Level ELA 10 Algebra I

Level 5 - Exceeded <=5% <=5%

Level 4 - Met 23.4% 7.7%

Level 3 - Approaching 23% 29.7%

Level 2 - Partially Met 18.4% 42.6%

Level 1 - Did not meet 32% 20%

PARCC Result s 2016

Year N Critical Reading Math

2016 125 449 472

2015 121 468 468

2014 116 474 480

Composite

921

936

954

SAT Scores and Par t icipat ion

Advanced Placem ent Test Result s

Year Students Exams Scores 3-5

2016 118 171 52.5%

2015 113 179 54%%

2014 104 177 69.2%

Elkton High School staff consists of: 1 Principal, 3 Assistant Principals, 4 Guidance Counselors, 78 Teachers, 6 Paraprofessionals, 1 Special Education Building Coordinator, 1 Athletic Director, 5 Secretaries, 2 General Assistants, 9 Custodians, and 7 Kitchen staff.

Promotion Rates for 2016: 9th grade-96.2%; 10th grade-95.2%; 11th grade-93.2%

- 487 students made the Honor Roll at least one marking period last year.

- Gave 209 AP exams to 141 students last year.

- AP enrollment this year is 245 seats.- Cecil College Dual Enrollment this year: 27

students in Sociology and 27 students in Psychology.

- In 2016, had 7 students that were AP Scholars, 1 student that was an AP Scholar with Honor, and 5 students that were AP Scholars with Distinction.

- In the National Merit Scholarship Program, had one student who was a semi-finalist in 2015, and one student receiving a letter of commendation this year.

- From the class of 2016: 35.1% of our students are attending a four year college, 36.2% are attending a two year college, 9.3% are attending a specialized school, 5.2% have entered the military, and 14.2% have secured employment.

- Received Cleanest Building Award in CCPS last year.

- Earned Silver Recognition status from PBIS- Started an All Sport Athletic Booster

organization this year- School Drama production of "Wizard of

Oz" last year, and will be "Beauty and the Beast" this year.

- Have started a clothing, food, and non-perishable personal item pantry within the school to support those in need in the community.

- Partnered with Restore Church to provide a Drug Awareness Assembly for our entire student body, as well as providing guest speakers for our PBIS zone day events.

- Partnered with Fair Hill Nature Center to provide a service learning project for 9th graders creating a rain garden in Elkton.

http://www.parcconline.org/assessments/score-results

Athletics and Clubs

Boys? Spor t s

Baseball (Varsity & JV)

Basketball (Varsity & JV)

Cross Country

Football (Varsity & JV)

Golf

Lacrosse (Varsity & JV)

Soccer (Varsity & JV)

Tennis

Track & Field

Wrestling

Gir ls? Spor t s

Basketball (Varsity & JV

Cheerleading (Varsity & JV)

Cross Country

Field Hockey (Varsity & JV)

Golf

Lacrosse (Varsity & JV)

Soccer (Varsity & JV)

Softball (Varsity & JV)

Tennis

Track & Field

Volleyball (Varsity & JV)

Corollary Spor t s

Bocce Ball

Bowling

Tennis

Cecil County Public Schools - 201 Booth Street - Elkton, MD 21921 - 410.996.5400 - http://www.ccps.org/

St udent Clubs

Animal Club

Black History Club

Book Club

Chess Club

Ducks Unlimited

Elkton Spirit Network

Fantastic Friends

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

GSA

Key Club

Mathletes

Movie Club

National Art Honor Society

National Honor Society

Physical Computing

Student Council

Theatre Club

Tri-M Musical Honor Society

Band and Chorus

Marching Band

- 9 regular season wins over the past three years

- Chapter IX Group 1A Champions 2014 and 2016

- 2016 included Best Percussion and Color Guard

- ACC Finalists 2014, 2015, and 2016- Top 4 in 2015 and 2016- Record score of 91.77 in 2016- Participate in town events and parades- Outreach and collaboration with feeder

programs to build participation

Indoor Color Guard

- Have participated in two seasons of Tournament Indoor Association competition

- Growth in participation and achievement over their two seasons

Concer t Band and Wind Ensem ble

- Growth from 40 to 70 students in two years

- Two curricular band ensembles- Overall rating of Superior at District

Assessment 2015 and 2016- Overall rating of Excellent at State

Assessment 2015 and 2016- Premiered two new original compositions

by local composers

Jazz Band

- Revived program and had 25 students participate in after school rehearsals in order to put on a concert this past Spring

Cecil County Public Schools - 201 Booth Street - Elkton, MD 21921 - 410.996.5400 - http://www.ccps.org/

Choral Program

- EHS Choirs consistently receive overall superior ratings (1) at Maryland District and State Choral Festivals

- Larger participation in Honor Choir/Ensemble at the state level

- 11 All-county participants- 3 All-State participants- Caroling tours through community- Collaboration with Cecil College and

Towson University through Vocal Music Festivals

- Outreach and collaboration with feeder programs to build participation

- Growth of internal choir program- 3 curricular choirs