Western School Of Technology & Env. Science
Tel:
(410)887-0840
- Western School Of Technology & Env. Science serves 923 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 42%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 44%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Western School Of Technology & Env. Science placed in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Western School Of Technology & Env. Science places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Western School Of Technology & Env. Science's student population of 923 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Vocational school / Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 923 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Western School Of Technology & Env. Science is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,367 schools in Maryland (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Western School Of Technology & Env. Science is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #1 out of 1,367 schools (Top 1%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 12% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 70% | 34% |
| White | 13% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baltimore County School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Western School Of Technology & Env. Science is Green Street Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Green Street Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Catonsville Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Catonsville Catonsville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 468 students
1.0 miles
615 Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410)887-0800 1.0 PK-5 468 - Baltimore Green Street Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-11 | 609 students
1.0 miles
201 North Bend Rd
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443)642-2068 1.0 6-11 609 - Baltimore North Bend Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 499 students
1.0 miles
181 North Bend Rd
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410)396-0376 1.0 PK-8 499 - Baltimore K.a.s.a. (knowledge And Success Academy) Grades: 6-12 | 453 students
1.1 miles
201 North Bend Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443)642-2670 1.1 6-12 453 - Halethorpe Maiden Choice School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 115 students
1.1 miles
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410)887-1431 1.1 PK-12 115
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