Serving 1,821 students in grades 9-12, Kenwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,821 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Kenwood High School's student population of 1,821 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenwood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenwood High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
43%
33%
White
34%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenwood High School's ranking?
Kenwood High School is ranked #571 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Kenwood High School often compared to?
Kenwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chesapeake High School, Eastern Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenwood High School?
The graduation rate of Kenwood High School is 85%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kenwood High School?
1,821 students attend Kenwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Kenwood High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenwood High School?
Kenwood High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kenwood High School offer ?
Kenwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenwood High School part of?
Kenwood High School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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