Patapsco High & Center For Arts
Tel:
(410) 887-7060
- Patapsco High & Center For Arts serves 1,440 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.
- Patapsco High & Center For Arts placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Patapsco High & Center For Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Patapsco High & Center For Arts's student population of 1,440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,440 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Patapsco High & Center For Arts is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Patapsco High & Center For Arts is 0.61, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #496 out of 1359 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 70% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 32% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 17% |
| Black | 25% | 34% |
| White | 57% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.72 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baltimore County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 588 students
0.4 miles
8330 Kavanagh Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7070 0.4 PK-5 588 - Dundalk Bear Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 474 students
0.5 miles
1601 Melbourne Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7007 0.5 PK-5 474 - Dundalk Grange Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 493 students
0.5 miles
2000 Church Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7043 0.5 PK-5 493 - Dundalk Charlesmont Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 458 students
0.7 miles
7800 W Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7004 0.7 PK-5 458 - Dundalk General John Stricker Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 736 students
0.7 miles
7855 Trappe Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7038 0.7 6-8 736
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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