Towson High School is a high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, founded in 1873. The school's current stone structure was built in 1949.
Serving 1,558 students in grades 9-12, Towson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Towson High Law & Public Policy serves the southern part of Towson, MD, covering an area of approximately 15.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Towson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Towson High School's student population of 1,558 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,558 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1873
School Calendar
School Rankings
Towson High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Towson High School is 0.64, 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
#83 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Generals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Towson High School's ranking?
Towson High School is ranked #83 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Towson High School often compared to?
Towson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dulaney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Towson High School?
The graduation rate of Towson High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Towson High School?
1,558 students attend Towson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Towson High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Towson High School?
Towson High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Towson High School offer ?
Towson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Towson High School part of?
Towson High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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