Serving 942 students in grades 9-12, Western School Of Technology ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western School Of Technology 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
Western School Of Technology's student population of 942 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
942 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
Western School Of Technology ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western School Of Technology is 0.63, 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
#18 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
56%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
16%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
98%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western School Of Technology's ranking?
Western School Of Technology is ranked #18 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Western School Of Technology often compared to?
Western School Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Technical High School, George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western School Of Technology?
The graduation rate of Western School Of Technology is 98%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Western School Of Technology?
942 students attend Western School Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Western School Of Technology students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western School Of Technology?
Western School Of Technology has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western School Of Technology offer ?
Western School Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Western School Of Technology part of?
Western School Of Technology is part of Baltimore County School District.
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