Patapsco High & Center For Arts
Tel:
(410)887-7060
- Patapsco High & Center For Arts serves 1,467 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Patapsco High & Center For Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Patapsco High & Center For Arts's student population of 1,467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,467 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 92 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Patapsco High & Center For Arts's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Patapsco High & Center For Arts is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #158 out of 1,367 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 16% |
| Black | 25% | 34% |
| White | 60% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.72 |
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| Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baltimore County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Patapsco High & Center For Arts is Battle Monument School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is General John Stricker Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sandy Plains Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dundalk Sandy Plains Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 589 students
0.4 miles
8330 Kavanagh Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410)887-7070 0.4 PK-5 589 - Dundalk Bear Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
0.5 miles
1601 Melbourne Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410)887-7007 0.5 PK-5 480 - Dundalk Grange Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
0.5 miles
2000 Church Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410)887-7043 0.5 PK-5 456 - Dundalk Charlesmont Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
0.7 miles
7800 W Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410)887-7004 0.7 PK-5 440 - Dundalk General John Stricker Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 728 students
0.7 miles
7855 Trappe Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410)887-7038 0.7 6-8 728
School Reviews
| 5 Yes this is the best school, Majority of kids that go here are proud of their school and what it offers. Teachers really work with students to see them succeed!Parents are very much involved! Parents ..teachers..and students have a bond together. You can feel the school spirit! - Posted by Parent - promi |
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