Catonsville High

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:
65th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,461 Help


Feeder schools for Catonsville High:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  1,729

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.3%
African American:
25.9%
Asian:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Catonsville High ranks better than 55.5% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7th among 16 ranked high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.79. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Catonsville High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.3%), African American (25.9%), Asian (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Catonsville High is 16, which is the 15th best among 16 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Catonsville High employs 107.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 65th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Catonsville High in the ranking list.)

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.51 115th 201 42.8%
2005 50.53 99th 204 51.5%
2006 54.23 97th 204 52.5%
2007 56.48 98th 209 53.1%
2008 64.36 102nd 214 52.3%
2009 70.00 78th 213 63.4%
2010 76.02 53rd 220 75.9%
2011 44.84 116th 183 36.6%
2012 62.45 88th 187 52.9%
2013 64.67 84th 185 54.6%
2014 74.59 69th 231 70.1%
2015 67.76 48th 233 79.4%
2016 71.42 37th 233 84.1%
2017 61.25 50th 180 72.2%
2018 59.57 53rd 197 73.1%
2022 55.38 55th 225 75.6%
2023 76.15 7th 127 94.5%
2024 46.79 65th 146 55.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Catonsville High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 Students18301729
 5.5%
African American468447
 4.5%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian209238
 13.9%
Hispanic103126
 22.3%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White946817
 13.6%
Two or More Races9893
 5.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%42.5%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Catonsville High

Students at Catonsville High are 47% White, 26% African American, 14% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,729 students attended 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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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