Dundalk High School is a four-year public high school in the United States, located in Baltimore County, Maryland. The school opened in 1959. Starting in 2010, DHS was rebuilt and combined with Sollers Point Technical High School. The new building opened in 2013.
Serving 2,087 students in grades 9-12, Dundalk High School ranks in the bottom 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,087 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dundalk High serves the southeastern part of its school district in Dundalk, MD, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dundalk High School's student population of 2,087 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,087 students
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Year Founded
1888
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Every Student for Success
School Rankings
Dundalk High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dundalk High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
47%
24%
Black
20%
32%
White
24%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Yellow, Gold
School Mascot
Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dundalk High School's ranking?
Dundalk High School is ranked #1106 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dundalk High School?
The graduation rate of Dundalk High School is 70%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Dundalk High School?
2,087 students attend Dundalk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Dundalk High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 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 Dundalk High School?
Dundalk High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dundalk High School offer ?
Dundalk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dundalk High School part of?
Dundalk High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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