Serving 1,312 students in grades 9-12, Patapsco High And Center For Arts 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 25%). 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 15:1 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 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Patapsco High And Center For Arts's student population of 1,312 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
Patapsco High And Center For Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patapsco High And Center For Arts is 0.65, 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
#804 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
24%
33%
White
53%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Patapsco High And Center For Arts is ranked #804 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Patapsco High And Center For Arts?
The graduation rate of Patapsco High And Center For Arts is 77%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Patapsco High And Center For Arts?
1,312 students attend Patapsco High And Center For Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Patapsco High And Center For Arts students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Patapsco High And Center For Arts?
Patapsco High And Center For Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patapsco High And Center For Arts offer ?
Patapsco High And Center For Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Patapsco High And Center For Arts part of?
Patapsco High And Center For Arts is part of Baltimore County School District.
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Yes this is the best school, Majority of kids that go here are proud of their school and what it offers. Teachers really work with students to see them succeed!Parents are very much involved! Parents ..teachers..and students have a bond together. You can feel the school spirit!
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