Serving 1,900 students in grades 9-12, Kenwood 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 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,900 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenwood High IB and Sports Science serves the southeastern part of Essex, MD, covering an area of approximately 28.4 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenwood High School's student population of 1,900 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,900 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
School Motto
Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in all we do.
School Rankings
Kenwood 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 Kenwood High School is 0.71, 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
#829 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
76%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Bluebird
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 #829 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenwood High School?
The graduation rate of Kenwood High School is 76%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Kenwood High School?
1,900 students attend Kenwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Kenwood High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kenwood High School part of?
Kenwood High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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