Sparrows Point High is a public high school located in Sparrows Point, Maryland. It is one of 24 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools system.
Serving 1,136 students in grades 9-12, Sparrows Point High School ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparrows Point High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sparrows Point High School's student population of 1,136 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
School Motto
POINT PRIDE. Honor Tradition. Instill Integrity. Exceed Expectations.
School Rankings
Sparrows Point High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparrows Point High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
9%
33%
White
78%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Booster The Pointer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparrows Point High School's ranking?
Sparrows Point High School is ranked #653 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sparrows Point High School often compared to?
Sparrows Point High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparrows Point High School?
The graduation rate of Sparrows Point High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sparrows Point High School?
1,136 students attend Sparrows Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sparrows Point High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparrows Point High School?
Sparrows Point High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sparrows Point High School offer ?
Sparrows Point High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sparrows Point High School part of?
Sparrows Point High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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