Western School of Technology

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Western School of Technology ranks 33 rd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Western School of Technology is a public magnet high school in Baltimore, Maryland that serves 942 students in grades 9-12. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the academic averages of Baltimore County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, while also boasting a diverse student population and a lower percentage of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools.

At Western School of Technology, 91.8% of 10th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year, far exceeding the 47.5% proficiency rate in Baltimore County and the 55.3% state average. The school also performs well in mathematics, with 19.9% of students proficient or better, compared to 19.3% in Baltimore County and 24.1% statewide. This consistent academic excellence has earned Western School of Technology a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 33rd out of 146 Maryland high schools.

Beyond its strong academic performance, Western School of Technology stands out for its diverse student population, with 56.05% African American, 18.05% Asian, and 16.35% White students, as well as smaller percentages of Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools, such as Lansdowne High and Carver Vocational-Technical High, which tend to have more homogeneous student bodies. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Western School of Technology, ranging from 23.37% to 40.02%, is lower than the nearby schools, which have higher percentages of students from low-income families.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

100 Kenwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21228-3610

(443) 809-0840

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,281

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 942

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.1%

Asian:

18.0%

White:

16.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Western School of Technology ranks better than 77.4% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5^th among 16 ranked high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Western School of Technology is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (56.1%), Asian (18%), White (16.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western School of Technology is 14.9, which is the 9^th best among 16 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Western School of Technology employs 63.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western School of Technology is $17,281, which is the 10^th highest among 16 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Western School of Technology was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Western School of Technology 33^rd of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Western School of Technology in the ranking list.)

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Western School of Technology

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	57.74	33^rd	201	83.6%
2005	69.32	30^th	204	85.3%
2006	78.19	21^st	204	89.7%
2007	68.59	56^th	209	73.2%
2008	80.74	23^rd	214	89.3%
2009	79.14	30^th	213	85.9%
2010	86.03	6^th	220	97.3%
2011	86.82	8^th	183	95.6%
2012	84.09	11^th	187	94.1%
2013	86.66	4^th	185	97.8%
2014	84.18	2^nd	231	99.1%
2015	73.80	28^th	233	88.0%
2016	75.60	23^rd	233	90.1%
2017	92.44	4^th	180	97.8%
2018	81.63	16^th	197	91.9%
2019	78.91	16^th	138	88.4%
2022	66.96	28^th	225	87.6%
2023	63.81	25^th	127	80.3%
2024	59.85	33^rd	146	77.4%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, January 26, 2013

One of Maryland's TOP schools. The test scores speak volumes. My son came in under Mr. Parker's administration his first year serving as the school principal. All of my concerns have been politely and professionally addressed. Mr. Parker checked in with my son periodically and is an excellent support. Ms. Tavernia is a godsend! The secretarial staff superb and second to none. Polite and helpful every single time I call and I call often. There are some issues going on in my son's Spanish class that does concern me, but at this time it does not negatively affect my rating of this great school, community of students and parents. There's great school spirit here!! Go Western Tech Wolverines!! My son is having a great experience he turned down his seat at Carver Center to attend here because of his love of science. GREAT CHOICE - S. Dupree Close Quote

Enrollment information for Western School of Technology

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	265	159	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	434
1995	543	305	14	10	1	n/a	n/a	873
1996	543	305	14	10	1	n/a	n/a	873
1997	615	365	26	10	2	n/a	n/a	1018
1998	607	355	33	14	3	n/a	n/a	1012
1999	619	356	50	15	3	n/a	n/a	1043
2000	598	367	53	17	2	n/a	n/a	1037
2001	562	403	52	15	3	n/a	n/a	1035
2002	480	463	79	14	4	n/a	n/a	1040
2003	480	463	79	14	4	n/a	n/a	1040
2004	463	500	87	15	5	n/a	n/a	1070
2005	413	542	85	19	6	n/a	n/a	1065
2006	359	577	82	19	5	n/a	n/a	1042
2007	300	577	73	20	5	n/a	n/a	975
2008	226	618	71	19	2	n/a	n/a	936
2009	188	605	76	14	2	n/a	n/a	885
2010	147	633	78	13	2	n/a	n/a	873
2011	117	645	84	29	2	1	12	890
2012	119	647	81	28	3	1	11	890
2013	110	671	101	26	4	1	13	926
2014	106	686	93	28	3	1	18	935
2015	126	662	98	17	2	1	20	926
2016	114	640	115	22	1	2	29	923
2017	121	602	128	32	0	1	26	910
2018	118	565	157	35	0	2	28	905
2019	101	549	184	43	1	1	30	909
2020	120	515	183	47	1	1	25	892
2021	136	514	190	48	1	3	28	920
2022	137	528	188	46	1	1	36	937
2023	154	528	170	43	1	2	44	942

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western School of Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	434	50.0	8.7	10.1
1995	873	72.9	12.0	10.3
1996	873	72.9	12.0	10.3
1997	1018	78.1	13.0	8.7
1998	1012	79.4	12.7	9.8
1999	1043	79.5	13.1	12.6
2000	1037	75.0	13.8	12.7
2001	1035	76.5	13.5	11.9
2002	1040	75.5	13.8	13.6
2003	1040	75.5	13.8	13.6
2004	1070	75.5	14.2	15.1
2005	1065	75.0	14.2	16.2
2006	1042	73.0	14.3	20.3
2007	975	69.5	14.0	20.9
2008	936	67.2	13.9	23.6
2009	885	63.5	13.9	24.3
2010	873	61.5	14.2	30.2
2011	890	63.5	14.0	30.4
2012	890	61.0	14.5	30.4
2013	926	61.5	15.0	31.3
2014	935	65.2	14.3	35.4
2015	926	67.0	13.8	36.9
2016	923	61.0	15.1	35.9
2017	910	60.7	14.9	35.9
2018	905	61.2	14.7	37.5
2019	909	59.5	15.2	34.2
2020	892	61.5	14.5	36
2021	920	61.5	14.9	38.3
2022	937	62.6	14.9	23.4
2023	942	63.1	14.9	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western School of Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	434	50.0	8.7	10.1
1995	873	72.9	12.0	10.3
1996	873	72.9	12.0	10.3
1997	1018	78.1	13.0	8.7
1998	1012	79.4	12.7	9.8
1999	1043	79.5	13.1	12.6
2000	1037	75.0	13.8	12.7
2001	1035	76.5	13.5	11.9
2002	1040	75.5	13.8	13.6
2003	1040	75.5	13.8	13.6
2004	1070	75.5	14.2	15.1
2005	1065	75.0	14.2	16.2
2006	1042	73.0	14.3	20.3
2007	975	69.5	14.0	20.9
2008	936	67.2	13.9	23.6
2009	885	63.5	13.9	24.3
2010	873	61.5	14.2	30.2
2011	890	63.5	14.0	30.4
2012	890	61.0	14.5	30.4
2013	926	61.5	15.0	31.3
2014	935	65.2	14.3	35.4
2015	926	67.0	13.8	36.9
2016	923	61.0	15.1	35.9
2017	910	60.7	14.9	35.9
2018	905	61.2	14.7	37.5
2019	909	59.5	15.2	34.2
2020	892	61.5	14.5	36
2021	920	61.5	14.9	38.3
2022	937	62.6	14.9	23.4
2023	942	63.1	14.9	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Western School of Technology

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$377 (2.8%)	$13,016 (97.2%)	$13,393
2020	$209 (1.4%)	$14,596 (98.6%)	$14,805
2021	$427 (2.9%)	$14,119 (97.1%)	$14,546
2022	$867 (5.7%)	$14,236 (94.3%)	$15,103
2023	$1,462 (8.5%)	$15,820 (91.5%)	$17,281

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western School of Technology

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 16^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 25^th of 127 High schools	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	909	942	3.6%
African American	549	528	3.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	184	170	7.6%
Hispanic	43	43
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	101	154	52.5%
Two or More Races	30	44	46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.2%	40%	5.8%

Schools Near Western School of Technology

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)		MCAP English Language Arts (2024)					MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Western School of Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	100 Kenwood Ave	Baltimore	21228	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-0840	942	63	14.9	40.0%	154 (16.3%)	528 (56.1%)	43 (4.6%)	170 (18.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (4.7%)	59.9	33^rd of 146 public high schools	77.4%		63.8	25^th of 127 public high schools	80.3%	8		19.9				91.8	91.8	19.0	26.2	6.6		$17,281	$1,462	$15,820
Catonsville High	Public	9-12	421 Bloomsbury Ave	Baltimore	21228	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-0808	1,729	108	16.0	42.5%	817 (47.3%)	447 (25.9%)	126 (7.3%)	238 (13.8%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	93 (5.4%)	46.8	65^th of 146 public high schools	55.5%		76.2	7^th of 127 public high schools	94.5%	58		17.1				68.8	68.8	19.8	16.5			$15,461	$1,549	$13,913
Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies	Public	9-12	901 S Rolling Rd	Baltimore	21228	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-0934	60	13	4.6	78.3%	5 (8.3%)	44 (73.3%)	6 (10.0%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)												$70,083	$6,424	$63,659
Edmondson-Westside High	Public	9-12	501 N Athol Avenue	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0685	859	57	15.2	80.3%	10 (1.2%)	799 (93.0%)	46 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)								(n/a)						19.6	19.6					$22,583	$1,248	$21,335
Green Street Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	125 N Hilton Street	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2068	854	50	17.0	81.1%	17 (2.0%)	812 (95.1%)	18 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)								(n/a)	5.3		16.2	18.8	22.5	36.4	23.6				6.4	$25,158	$1,485	$23,673
The Seed School of Maryland	Public	6-12	200 Font Hill Avenue	Baltimore	21223	Baltimore city	SEED School of Maryland	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 843-9477	403	40	10.0	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	389 (96.5%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	9.8	145^th of 146 public high schools	0.7%					(n/a)	7.0		22.7	18.6	25.0	19.2	21.1		6.0
Woodlawn High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1801 Woodlawn Dr	Baltimore	21207	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-1309	1,815	113	16.0	63.1%	59 (3.3%)	1,299 (71.6%)	321 (17.7%)	94 (5.2%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	34 (1.9%)								(n/a)						26.2	26.2					$16,708	$1,726	$14,983
Lansdowne High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3800 Hollins Ferry Rd	Baltimore	21227	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-1415	1,410	94	14.9	60.1%	423 (30.0%)	359 (25.5%)	457 (32.4%)	75 (5.3%)	16 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (5.5%)								(n/a)						31.3	31.3					$16,811	$1,615	$15,197
Carver Vocational-Technical High	Public	9-12	2201 Presstman Street	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0553	1,020	56	18.3	80.9%	16 (1.6%)	969 (95.0%)	29 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)								(n/a)						19.7	19.7					$20,641	$1,497	$19,145
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy	Public	9-12	100 N Calhoun Street	Baltimore	21223	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-2831	388	25	15.8	85.6%	10 (2.6%)	348 (89.7%)	27 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)								(n/a)						19.1	19.1					$22,445	$1,691	$20,754

Frequently Asked Questions about Western School of Technology

What is the racial makeup of Western School of Technology?

Students at Western School of Technology are 56% African American, 18% Asian, 16% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Western School of Technology?

In the 2022-23 school year, 942 students attended Western School of Technology.

Is Western School of Technology a good school?

Western School of Technology ranks 33^rd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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