Overlea High School is a four-year public high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The school was opened in 1961.
Serving 1,400 students in grades 9-12, Overlea 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Overlea High School's student population of 1,400 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Overlea High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overlea High School is 0.56, 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
#872 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
64%
33%
White
14%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overlea High School's ranking?
Overlea High School is ranked #872 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Overlea High School often compared to?
Overlea High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkville High School, Eastern Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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 Overlea High School?
The graduation rate of Overlea High School is 79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Overlea High School?
1,400 students attend Overlea High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Overlea High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overlea High School?
Overlea High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Overlea High School offer ?
Overlea High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Overlea High School part of?
Overlea High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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