Parkville High School is a four-year public high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The school was originally established in 1953 on what is now the location of Parkville Middle School. The current high school building opened in 1958.
Serving 1,877 students in grades 9-12, Parkville 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 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 1,877 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parkville High & Center for Math/Science serves the southeast part of Parkville, MD, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most living within 1.7 miles of its edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkville High School's student population of 1,877 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,877 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parkville 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 Parkville 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
#783 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)
47%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
70%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkville High School's ranking?
Parkville High School is ranked #783 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Parkville High School often compared to?
Parkville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Overlea 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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkville High School?
The graduation rate of Parkville High School is 70%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Parkville High School?
1,877 students attend Parkville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Parkville High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkville High School?
Parkville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkville High School offer ?
Parkville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parkville High School part of?
Parkville High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
Parkville puts a lot of focus on computer science, math and art. What do they not put much effort in? Music. Within a year, 4 of the band ensembles have been removed, there is only one orchestra class of almost 40 people, and the chorus program has also removed half of its classes. Don''t recommend going there if you like performin arts.
5 10/10/2025
Parkville is nice the teachers seem to care a lot more than I thought they would and I have no issues with other students it might be some drama here and there in the school but it doesn't effect the name of the school or the students. The teachers give time for our homework and that's great they are very understanding in some cases. The counselors are nice and make you feel very welcomed when you first meet them as well.
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