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Lansdowne High School vs. Forest Park High School

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School Overview

School
Lansdowne High School
3800 Hollins Ferry Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Forest Park High School
3701 Eldorado Avenue
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lansdowne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Forest Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,352 students in grades 9-12, Lansdowne 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 892 students in grades 9-12, Forest Park 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,352 students
892 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lansdowne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lansdowne High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Park High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lansdowne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lansdowne High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1022 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#1195 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lansdowne High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Park High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lansdowne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lansdowne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lansdowne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lansdowne High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Forest Park High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lansdowne High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Forest Park High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
454
308
Grade 10 Students
388
233
Grade 11 Students
231
213
Grade 12 Students
279
138

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lansdowne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lansdowne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lansdowne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
30%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lansdowne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lansdowne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.73
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lansdowne High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Park High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lansdowne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lansdowne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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