Towson High School

69 Cedar Ave
Towson, MD 21286
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,678 students in grades 9-12, Towson High School ranks in the top 10% 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 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,678 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in MD)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Towson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Towson High School's student population of 1,678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,678 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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School Rankings

Towson High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Towson High School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#110 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
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40%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Towson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Towson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
21%
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Black
20%
33%
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White
60%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Towson High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Towson High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Towson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Towson High School's ranking?
Towson High School is ranked #110 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Towson High School often compared to?
Towson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dulaney High School, George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Towson High School?
The graduation rate of Towson High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Towson High School?
1,678 students attend Towson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Towson High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Towson High School?
Towson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Towson High School offer ?
Towson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Towson High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,678 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 96% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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