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Dundalk High

High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD

A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1901 Delvale Ave, Baltimore, MD 21222

  • Math 8% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 74.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.8% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.9% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-22.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74%
AP Participation6.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$18,666
Chronic Absenteeism62.1%

Students at Dundalk High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency8%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 61 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
8%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dundalk High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,934

Median home value

$200,800

Median rent

$1,390/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

63.4%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
6.6% participation·State avg: 3.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southeast Edlp at Dundalk High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated120.0 mi10Compare →
Patapsco High and Center for ArtsEnrollment path unverified4.19–121.5 mi1,350Compare →
Battle Monument SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.5PK–121.8 mi60Compare →
Patterson HighEnrollment path unverified3.89–122.2 mi1,266Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Baltimore County Public Schools

Schools in district
179
Rank in district
#147 of 169
District spending per student
$18,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dundalk High is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dundalk High

Dundalk High is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,159 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Dundalk High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Dundalk High School (DHS) is a four-year public high school located in Baltimore County, Maryland 2. The institution originally opened in 1959 2. In 2010, the school underwent a significant restructuring process that involved rebuilding the facility and combining operations with Sollers Point Technical High School 2. The new combined building officially opened in 2013 2.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dundalk High

What grades does Dundalk High serve?

Dundalk High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dundalk High?

Dundalk High has an enrollment of approximately 2,159 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dundalk High?

The student-teacher ratio at Dundalk High is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dundalk High rank in MD?

Dundalk High ranks #1,308 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Dundalk High's MySchoolScout rating?

Dundalk High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dundalk High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dundalk High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dundalk High a charter school?

No, Dundalk High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dundalk High a Title I school?

No, Dundalk High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dundalk High?

63.5% of students at Dundalk High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,159
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
136
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.1%
4-Year Graduation
74.0%
Area population (ZIP 21222)
58,935
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21222; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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