Loch Raven High

Summary:

Loch Raven High School is a public high school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 891 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district. However, the school has seen a concerning decline in academic performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 28th out of 233 Maryland high schools in 2015-2016 to 135th out of 146 in the current 2023-2024 school year.

Loch Raven High's proficiency rates on the MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) exams are significantly lower than the Baltimore County and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 38% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 47.5% for the county and 55.3% for the state. The school's Algebra I proficiency rate was just 5.8%, compared to 15.1% for the district and 20% for Maryland. Additionally, the percentage of Loch Raven High students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 39.21% in 2021-2022 to 56.34% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

The data reveals a stark contrast between Loch Raven High and the nearby magnet schools, such as George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology and Towson High. These magnet schools consistently outperform Loch Raven High on academic measures, with significantly higher proficiency rates on MCAP exams and higher statewide rankings. The higher student-teacher ratio at Loch Raven High compared to the nearby magnet schools may also suggest a potential imbalance in resource allocation within the Baltimore County Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1212 Cowpens Ave
Baltimore, MD 21286-1720

(410) 887-3525

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
135^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,772

Feeder schools for Loch Raven High:

Elementary:	Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
	Hampton Elementary
	Pine Grove Elementary
Middle:	Pine Grove Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 891

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.9%

White:

31.9%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Loch Raven High ranks worse than 92.5% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 14^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 18.46. (See more...)

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

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 Racial makeup is: African American (52.9%), White (31.9%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Loch Raven High is 14.7, which is the 5^th best among 16 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Loch Raven High employs 60.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loch Raven High is $18,772, which is the 5^th highest among 16 high schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Loch Raven High 135^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Loch Raven 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 Loch Raven High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	46.95	99^th	201	50.7%
2005	60.11	67^th	204	67.2%
2006	56.99	86^th	204	57.8%
2007	50.11	112^th	209	46.4%
2008	72.25	73^rd	214	65.9%
2009	73.10	67^th	213	68.5%
2010	76.01	54^th	220	75.5%
2011	76.05	41^st	183	77.6%
2012	74.81	45^th	187	75.9%
2013	69.81	69^th	185	62.7%
2014	74.88	67^th	231	71.0%
2015	63.70	66^th	233	71.7%
2016	73.53	28^th	233	88.0%
2018	43.49	91^st	197	53.8%
2022	29.55	144^th	225	36.0%
2023	21.21	116^th	127	8.7%
2024	18.46	135^th	146	7.5%

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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 Loch Raven High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	941	26	88	1	1	n/a	n/a	-1	1056
1990	880	24	89	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	998
1991	840	28	79	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	953
1992	882	20	78	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	988
1993	825	19	66	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	921
1994	849	36	63	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	957
1995	807	60	74	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	952
1996	807	60	74	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	952
1997	899	76	69	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1059
1998	918	87	77	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1101
1999	919	89	79	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1102
2000	864	75	83	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1036
2001	798	110	97	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1015
2002	736	130	108	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	994
2003	736	130	108	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	994
2004	740	164	110	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	1037
2005	797	216	104	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	1149
2006	840	244	90	30	7	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2007	803	267	90	24	4	n/a	n/a	0	1188
2008	743	237	83	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	1093
2009	677	256	89	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1042
2010	654	268	87	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1027
2011	619	263	72	26	3	0	19	0	1002
2012	551	274	70	23	3	0	21	0	942
2013	533	292	63	28	4	0	23	0	943
2014	476	299	58	28	3	0	24	0	888
2015	439	325	56	29	2	2	31	0	884
2016	427	345	44	34	1	0	25	0	876
2017	391	334	41	39	0	0	34	0	839
2018	400	337	40	45	0	1	36	0	859
2019	388	355	40	47	1	1	38	0	870
2020	347	379	39	64	2	2	41	0	874
2021	316	376	35	66	1	2	40	0	836
2022	313	413	33	65	0	1	37	0	862
2023	284	471	28	64	2	3	39	0	891

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 Loch Raven High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1056	65.7	16.0	n/a
1990	998	63.7	15.6	0.4
1991	953	63.0	15.1	0.8
1992	988	62.6	15.7	1.1
1993	921	73.5	12.5	1.2
1994	957	66.6	14.4	3.1
1995	952	59.5	16.0	5.3
1996	952	59.5	16.0	5.3
1997	1059	60.8	17.4	4.1
1998	1101	64.4	17.1	5.2
1999	1102	64.5	17.1	6.7
2000	1036	65.0	15.9	6.5
2001	1015	59.9	16.9	7.3
2002	994	59.5	16.7	7.8
2003	994	59.5	16.7	7.8
2004	1037	62.4	16.6	10.4
2005	1149	63.0	18.2	11.1
2006	1211	71.0	17.1	13.5
2007	1188	81.1	14.6	13.9
2008	1093	75.7	14.4	13.8
2009	1042	65.3	16.0	17.4
2010	1027	66.9	15.3	20.2
2011	1002	65.8	15.2	23.7
2012	942	59.6	15.8	25.8
2013	943	58.5	16.1	28.6
2014	888	59.0	15.0	29.5
2015	884	56.0	15.7	33.7
2016	876	54.0	16.2	32.6
2017	839	56.5	14.8	33.5
2018	859	55.0	15.6	38.9
2019	870	56.0	15.5	39.7
2020	874	58.5	14.9	41.5
2021	836	60.8	13.7	47.5
2022	862	60.3	14.2	39.2
2023	891	60.3	14.7	56.3

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 Loch Raven High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1056	65.7	16.0	n/a
1990	998	63.7	15.6	0.4
1991	953	63.0	15.1	0.8
1992	988	62.6	15.7	1.1
1993	921	73.5	12.5	1.2
1994	957	66.6	14.4	3.1
1995	952	59.5	16.0	5.3
1996	952	59.5	16.0	5.3
1997	1059	60.8	17.4	4.1
1998	1101	64.4	17.1	5.2
1999	1102	64.5	17.1	6.7
2000	1036	65.0	15.9	6.5
2001	1015	59.9	16.9	7.3
2002	994	59.5	16.7	7.8
2003	994	59.5	16.7	7.8
2004	1037	62.4	16.6	10.4
2005	1149	63.0	18.2	11.1
2006	1211	71.0	17.1	13.5
2007	1188	81.1	14.6	13.9
2008	1093	75.7	14.4	13.8
2009	1042	65.3	16.0	17.4
2010	1027	66.9	15.3	20.2
2011	1002	65.8	15.2	23.7
2012	942	59.6	15.8	25.8
2013	943	58.5	16.1	28.6
2014	888	59.0	15.0	29.5
2015	884	56.0	15.7	33.7
2016	876	54.0	16.2	32.6
2017	839	56.5	14.8	33.5
2018	859	55.0	15.6	38.9
2019	870	56.0	15.5	39.7
2020	874	58.5	14.9	41.5
2021	836	60.8	13.7	47.5
2022	862	60.3	14.2	39.2
2023	891	60.3	14.7	56.3

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 Loch Raven High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$491 (3.4%)	$14,088 (96.6%)	$14,579
2020	$460 (2.9%)	$15,192 (97.1%)	$15,652
2021	$802 (4.9%)	$15,550 (95.1%)	$16,352
2022	$1,558 (9.2%)	$15,388 (90.8%)	$16,946
2023	$1,952 (10.4%)	$16,820 (89.6%)	$18,772

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	870	891	2.4%
African American	355	471	32.7%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	40	28	30%
Hispanic	47	64	36.2%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	388	284	26.8%
Two or More Races	38	39	2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	56.3%	16.7%

Schools Near Loch Raven 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)	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 All Grades	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Loch Raven High	Public	9-12	1212 Cowpens Ave	Baltimore	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3525	891	60	14.7	56.3%	284 (31.9%)	471 (52.9%)	64 (7.2%)	28 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	39 (4.4%)	18.5	135^th of 146 public high schools	7.5%		21.2	116^th of 127 public high schools	8.7%	19		38.0	38.0	5.8			$18,772	$1,952	$16,820
Parkville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2600 Putty Hill Ave	Baltimore	21234	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-5257	2,200	152	14.4	62.1%	419 (19.0%)	951 (43.2%)	592 (26.9%)	151 (6.9%)	11 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	72 (3.3%)	12	142^nd of 146 public high schools	2.7%					(n/a)	5.4	27.0	27.0		7.0		$16,892	$1,939	$14,954
Towson High	Public, Magnet	9-12	69 Cedar Ave	Towson	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-3608	1,676	93	18.1	26.4%	949 (56.6%)	370 (22.1%)	110 (6.6%)	142 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	99 (5.9%)	58.2	37^th of 146 public high schools	74.7%		63.6	26^th of 127 public high schools	79.5%	11	30.7	70.4	70.4	34.4	33.6	13.8	$14,124	$1,187	$12,937
Home Assignments-Secondary	Public, Virtual	7-12	105 W. Chesapeake Avenue	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(443) 809-7515	11	17	.6	72.7%	2 (18.2%)	7 (63.6%)	1 (9.1%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$51,327	$5,545	$45,782
BCDC Educational Center	Public	9-12	105 W. Chesapeake Avenue	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-4360	45			28.9%	2 (4.4%)	38 (84.4%)	4 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)							$6,350	$600	$5,750
Northeast EDLP at Parkville High School	Public	10-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	12			58.3%	2 (16.7%)	9 (75.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$31,294	$601	$30,693
Northwest EDLP at Milford Mill Academy	Public	12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Southeast EDLP at Dundalk High School	Public	12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	6				1 (16.7%)	5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$66,017	$1,003	$65,014
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	938 York Rd	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-2775	984	64	15.3	26.5%	413 (42.0%)	379 (38.5%)	67 (6.8%)	65 (6.6%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.6%)	50 (5.1%)	66.4	20^th of 146 public high schools	86.3%		55.4	43^rd of 127 public high schools	66.1%	23	26.2	86.3	86.3	7.1	53.3	9.6	$17,600	$1,378	$16,223
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High	Public	9-12	2201 Pinewood Avenue	Baltimore	21214	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-6241	228	22	10.6	81.6%	4 (1.8%)	208 (91.2%)	14 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		21.6	21.6				$30,165	$2,732	$27,434

Frequently Asked Questions about Loch Raven High

What schools feed into Loch Raven High?

Loch Raven High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Elementary : Hampton Elementary
Elementary : Pine Grove Elementary
Middle : Pine Grove Middle

Is Loch Raven High a good school?

Loch Raven High ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Maryland high schools.

How many students attend Loch Raven High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 891 students attended Loch Raven High.

What district is Loch Raven High in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Loch Raven High?

Students at Loch Raven High are 53% African American, 32% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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