New Town High School is a four-year public magnet high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is located on the northwest side of the county west of I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Serving 1,414 students in grades 9-12, New Town 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 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 1,414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Town High serves the southwest part of Owings Mills, MD, covering an area of approximately 22.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Town High School's student population of 1,414 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,414 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
New Town 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 New Town High School is 0.17, 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
#972 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Titan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Town High School's ranking?
New Town High School is ranked #972 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are New Town High School often compared to?
New Town High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Town High School?
The graduation rate of New Town High School is 94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend New Town High School?
1,414 students attend New Town High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of New Town High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Town High School?
New Town High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Town High School offer ?
New Town High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Town High School part of?
New Town High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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