Serving 937 students in grades 9-12, Western School Of Technology ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Western School Of Technology's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
937 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western School Of Technology ranks within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western School Of Technology is 0.63, 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
#60 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
7%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
56%
33%
White
15%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western School Of Technology's ranking?
Western School Of Technology is ranked #60 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Western School Of Technology often compared to?
Western School Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, Eastern Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western School Of Technology?
The graduation rate of Western School Of Technology is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Western School Of Technology?
937 students attend Western School Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Western School Of Technology students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western School Of Technology?
Western School Of Technology has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western School Of Technology offer ?
Western School Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western School Of Technology part of?
Western School Of Technology is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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