Serving 1,365 students in grades 9-12, Patapsco High And Center For Arts 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patapsco High And Center For Arts's student population of 1,365 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patapsco High And Center For Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patapsco High And Center For Arts is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
25%
33%
White
54%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patapsco High And Center For Arts's ranking?
Patapsco High And Center For Arts is ranked #736 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Patapsco High And Center For Arts?
The graduation rate of Patapsco High And Center For Arts is 83%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Patapsco High And Center For Arts?
1,365 students attend Patapsco High And Center For Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Patapsco High And Center For Arts students are White, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patapsco High And Center For Arts?
Patapsco High And Center For Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patapsco High And Center For Arts offer ?
Patapsco High And Center For Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Patapsco High And Center For Arts part of?
Patapsco High And Center For Arts is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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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