For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 1,224 students in 21204, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 21204, MD are George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, Baltimore County Home & Hospital and Bcdc Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21204 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21204, MD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21204 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21204, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
938 York Rd
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2775
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #22.
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3222
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Bcdc Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Home Assignments-secondary
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-7515
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: #55.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Grades: PK-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Edlp At Loch Raven High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Edlp At Parkville High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Edlp At Milford Mill Academy
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Edlp At Dundalk High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Edlp At Woodlawn High School
Alternative School
105 W Chesapeake Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2270
Grades: 10
| 1 students
21204, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Afternoon Group Learning Centers (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Extended Day Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21204, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21204, MD include George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, Baltimore County Home & Hospital and Bcdc Educational Center.
How many public high schools are located in 21204?
10 public high schools are located in 21204.
What is the racial composition of students in 21204?
21204 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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