MORE ABOUT MARYLAND BOARDING SCHOOLS

The Maryland State Department of Education dedicates a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee state and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population–students, teachers, principals, and other educators –throughout Maryland.

In 2020, Maryland was ranked fourth in the nation for "Best High Schools." Some 212 of Maryland's high schools ranked on six factors: College Readiness, College Curriculum Breadth, Math and Reading Proficiency, Math and Reading Performance, Underserved Student Performance, and Graduation Rate.  

In June 2010, the State Board of Education adopted the Common Core State Standards, coordinated by the National Governors Association and Council of Chief State School Officers. These standards define nationwide quality education. Since 2010, Maryland educators have developed a State curriculum in English language arts and mathematics that adheres to the Common Core Standards.  

The Maryland State Department of Education oversees public, private, and boarding school education in Maryland. The highest educational official in the State is the State Superintendent of Schools, currently Dr. Nancy Grasmick, who the State Board of Education appoints to a four-year office term. The Maryland General Assembly has given the Superintendent and State Board autonomy to make educationally related decisions, limiting its influence on public education's day-to-day functions. Each county and county-equivalent in Maryland has a local Board of Education charged with running the public schools in that particular jurisdiction.

Maryland has a broad range of private and boarding schools. Many of these schools affiliate with various religious sects, including parochial schools of the Catholic Church, Quaker schools, Seventh-day Adventist schools, and Jewish schools. In 2003, Maryland changed its law to allow for the creation of publicly funded charter schools. However, their local Board of Education Charter schools must be approved and are not exempt from state laws on education, including collective bargaining laws.

General requirements were replaced with particular courses or courses with specific content. Fewer credits were reserved for electives. Moreover, since 2009, students have been required to take and pass the Maryland High School Assessment exams in algebra and data analysis, biology, and English to graduate. They also must perform 75 hours of volunteer community service approved by the State.

Maryland has a lot to offer its boarding school students. Along with receiving a world-class education, preparing them for success after school, students also have the opportunity to discover beautiful beaches and historical towns in Maryland.

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