Patapsco High & Center For Arts
Patapsco High & Center For Arts serves 1,440 students in grades 9-12.
Patapsco High & Center For Arts placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 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).
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
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patapsco High & Center For Arts is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,354 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#879 out of 1354 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 10/22/2006
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!
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