Catonsville High

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Catonsville High ranks 65 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Catonsville High is a public high school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 1,729 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 25 districts in the state.

Catonsville High consistently ranks in the top half of Maryland high schools, with strong performance on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts. In 2023-2024, 68.8% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 47.5% in Baltimore County and 55.3% statewide. However, the school's math performance lags behind, with only 17.1% of students proficient or better, lower than the county and state averages. Catonsville High has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 47.25% White, 25.85% African American, 7.29% Hispanic, and 13.77% Asian, which is more balanced compared to nearby schools like Woodlawn High and Carver Vocational-Technical High.

Catonsville High's spending per student, ranging from $12,516 to $13,387 over the past three years, is lower than some nearby magnet schools like Western School of Technology ($14,546 per student) and Lansdowne High ($14,678 per student). While Catonsville High outperforms nearby schools in Baltimore County, its math performance remains an area for improvement, and the comparison to magnet schools suggests the potential impact of specialized programs and additional resources on student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

421 Bloomsbury Ave
Baltimore, MD 21228

(410) 887-0808

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,461

Feeder schools for Catonsville High:

Elementary:	Catonsville Elementary
	Hillcrest Elementary
	Westchester Elementary
	Westowne Elementary
Middle:	Catonsville Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 1,733

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.3%

African American:

23.3%

Asian:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Catonsville High ranks better than 55.5% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7^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 46.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Catonsville High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 Catonsville High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.3%), African American (23.3%), Asian (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Catonsville High is 16. 16 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Catonsville High employs 108 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Catonsville High is $15,461. 22 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Catonsville High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Catonsville High 65^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Catonsville High 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 Catonsville High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	42.51	115^th	201	42.8%
2005	50.53	99^th	204	51.5%
2006	54.23	97^th	204	52.5%
2007	56.48	98^th	209	53.1%
2008	64.36	102^nd	214	52.3%
2009	70.00	78^th	213	63.4%
2010	76.02	53^rd	220	75.9%
2011	44.84	116^th	183	36.6%
2012	62.45	88^th	187	52.9%
2013	64.67	84^th	185	54.6%
2014	74.59	69^th	231	70.1%
2015	67.76	48^th	233	79.4%
2016	71.42	37^th	233	84.1%
2017	61.25	50^th	180	72.2%
2018	59.57	53^rd	197	73.1%
2022	55.38	55^th	225	75.6%
2023	76.15	7^th	127	94.5%
2024	46.79	65^th	146	55.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Catonsville High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	907	117	37	9	4	n/a	n/a	-1	1073
1990	832	137	63	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	1050
1991	863	140	81	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1102
1992	827	155	44	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1037
1993	878	161	45	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1094
1994	873	170	49	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1102
1995	930	205	37	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1182
1996	930	205	37	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1182
1997	965	228	43	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	1247
1998	1037	246	47	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1342
1999	1030	250	51	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	1349
2000	1030	254	59	13	7	n/a	n/a	0	1363
2001	1035	248	51	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	1350
2002	1065	293	69	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	1444
2003	1065	293	69	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	1444
2004	1050	310	77	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	1457
2005	1070	357	81	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	1535
2006	1106	385	91	31	6	n/a	n/a	0	1619
2007	1137	412	96	35	6	n/a	n/a	0	1686
2008	1083	470	105	41	5	n/a	n/a	0	1704
2009	1084	496	118	45	4	n/a	n/a	0	1747
2010	1025	538	118	46	2	n/a	n/a	0	1729
2011	1025	566	126	54	4	0	12	0	1787
2012	1028	505	132	55	4	0	31	0	1755
2013	996	544	137	60	5	0	40	0	1782
2014	939	510	144	72	6	2	47	0	1720
2015	924	526	158	80	6	4	60	0	1758
2016	919	516	154	79	5	4	60	0	1737
2017	925	490	164	87	4	4	80	0	1754
2018	929	464	193	99	6	3	89	0	1783
2019	946	468	209	103	5	1	98	0	1830
2020	929	462	223	110	6	1	95	0	1826
2021	929	443	233	100	7	3	94	0	1809
2022	931	447	225	109	3	4	94	0	1813
2023	817	447	238	126	4	3	93	1	1729
2024	803	404	252	171	3	6	93	1	1733

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 Catonsville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1073	67.7	15.8	n/a
1990	1050	65.5	16.0	4.7
1991	1102	64.5	17.0	5.4
1992	1037	68.3	15.1	2.9
1993	1094	74.3	14.7	2.7
1994	1102	70.8	15.6	5.5
1995	1182	67.0	17.6	9.9
1996	1182	67.0	17.6	9.9
1997	1247	67.2	18.6	11.7
1998	1342	73.0	18.4	10.7
1999	1349	73.0	18.5	13.3
2000	1363	74.1	18.4	11
2001	1350	77.3	17.5	8.7
2002	1444	78.4	18.4	10.3
2003	1444	78.4	18.4	10.3
2004	1457	91.0	16.0	9.8
2005	1535	91.0	16.9	11.7
2006	1619	93.0	17.4	14.7
2007	1686	106.1	15.9	15.2
2008	1704	108.1	15.8	18.1
2009	1747	111.8	15.6	19.3
2010	1729	108.0	16.0	22.8
2011	1787	112.5	15.8	25.2
2012	1755	106.6	16.4	26.2
2013	1782	103.0	17.3	29.5
2014	1720	100.5	17.1	29.8
2015	1758	98.0	17.9	29.3
2016	1737	102.0	17.0	27.7
2017	1754	102.9	17.0	26.2
2018	1783	103.2	17.2	32.1
2019	1830	106.5	17.1	33.9
2020	1826	108.5	16.8	34
2021	1809	114.6	15.7	37.6
2022	1813	110.6	16.3	25
2023	1729	107.6	16.0	42.5
2024	1733	108.0	16.0	40.8

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 Catonsville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1073	67.7	15.8	n/a
1990	1050	65.5	16.0	4.7
1991	1102	64.5	17.0	5.4
1992	1037	68.3	15.1	2.9
1993	1094	74.3	14.7	2.7
1994	1102	70.8	15.6	5.5
1995	1182	67.0	17.6	9.9
1996	1182	67.0	17.6	9.9
1997	1247	67.2	18.6	11.7
1998	1342	73.0	18.4	10.7
1999	1349	73.0	18.5	13.3
2000	1363	74.1	18.4	11
2001	1350	77.3	17.5	8.7
2002	1444	78.4	18.4	10.3
2003	1444	78.4	18.4	10.3
2004	1457	91.0	16.0	9.8
2005	1535	91.0	16.9	11.7
2006	1619	93.0	17.4	14.7
2007	1686	106.1	15.9	15.2
2008	1704	108.1	15.8	18.1
2009	1747	111.8	15.6	19.3
2010	1729	108.0	16.0	22.8
2011	1787	112.5	15.8	25.2
2012	1755	106.6	16.4	26.2
2013	1782	103.0	17.3	29.5
2014	1720	100.5	17.1	29.8
2015	1758	98.0	17.9	29.3
2016	1737	102.0	17.0	27.7
2017	1754	102.9	17.0	26.2
2018	1783	103.2	17.2	32.1
2019	1830	106.5	17.1	33.9
2020	1826	108.5	16.8	34
2021	1809	114.6	15.7	37.6
2022	1813	110.6	16.3	25
2023	1729	107.6	16.0	42.5
2024	1733	108.0	16.0	40.8

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 Catonsville High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$480 (3.6%)	$12,908 (96.4%)	$13,387
2020	$549 (4.4%)	$11,967 (95.6%)	$12,516
2021	$753 (5.9%)	$12,103 (94.1%)	$12,857
2022	$1,021 (8.0%)	$11,800 (92.0%)	$12,821
2023	$1,549 (10.0%)	$13,913 (90.0%)	$15,461

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Catonsville High

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1830	1729	5.5%
African American	468	447	4.5%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	209	238	13.9%
Hispanic	103	126	22.3%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	946	817	13.6%
Two or More Races	98	93	5.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.9%	42.5%	8.5%

Schools Near Catonsville High

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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
Catonsville High	Public	9-12	421 Bloomsbury Ave	Baltimore	21228	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-0808	1,733	108	16.0	40.8%	803 (46.3%)	404 (23.3%)	171 (9.9%)	252 (14.5%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	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	17	3.5	71.7%	9 (15.0%)	46 (76.7%)	2 (3.3%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)												$70,083	$6,424	$63,659
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	953	63	15.1	33.5%	153 (16.1%)	526 (55.2%)	50 (5.2%)	177 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (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
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	858	57	15.0	79.8%	6 (0.7%)	784 (91.4%)	61 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)								(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	818	47	17.4	82.0%	13 (1.6%)	780 (95.4%)	13 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)								(n/a)	5.3		16.2	18.8	22.5	36.4	23.6				6.4	$25,158	$1,485	$23,673
Woodlawn High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1801 Woodlawn Dr	Baltimore	21207	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-1309	1,896	118	16.0	65.6%	65 (3.4%)	1,299 (68.5%)	380 (20.0%)	107 (5.6%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	36 (1.9%)								(n/a)						26.2	26.2					$16,708	$1,726	$14,983
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	394	40	9.8	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	384 (97.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	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
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	1,352	96	14.0	64.6%	398 (29.4%)	337 (24.9%)	459 (33.9%)	59 (4.4%)	11 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (6.4%)								(n/a)						31.3	31.3					$16,811	$1,615	$15,197
Howard High	Public	9-12	8700 Old Annapolis Rd	Ellicott City	21043	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-2867	1,529	101	15.2	19.6%	555 (36.3%)	365 (23.9%)	101 (6.6%)	394 (25.8%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	105 (6.9%)	58.7	35^th of 146 public high schools	76.0%		47	62^nd of 127 public high schools	51.2%	27		26.4				75.8	75.8	15.8	30.5			$17,408	$746	$16,662
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	1,042	56	18.6	84.7%	23 (2.2%)	980 (94.0%)	34 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)								(n/a)						19.7	19.7					$20,641	$1,497	$19,145

Frequently Asked Questions about Catonsville High

What is the racial makeup of Catonsville High?

Students at Catonsville High are 46% White, 23% African American, 15% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Catonsville High a good school?

Catonsville High ranks 65^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Catonsville High?

Catonsville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Catonsville Elementary
Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary : Westchester Elementary
Elementary : Westowne Elementary
Middle : Catonsville Middle

How many students attend Catonsville High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,733 students attended Catonsville High.

What district is Catonsville High in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

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