Below Average
#1155 of 1,363 schools in MD
Home Assignments-secondary
High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Towson, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Home Assignments-secondary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2016, reaching 18% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 19 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Home Assignments-secondary 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,452
Median home value
$571,800
Median rent
$1,894/mo
College educated
72.6%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bcdc Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Towson HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,650 | Compare → |
| George W. Carver Center for Arts & TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,015 | Compare → |
| Loyola BlakefieldPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 947 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baltimore County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 179
- Rank in district
- #103 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
Home Assignments-secondary is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Home Assignments-secondary
Home Assignments-secondary is a public high school in Towson, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 43 students in grades 7th-12th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Home Assignments-secondary
What grades does Home Assignments-secondary serve?
Home Assignments-secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Home Assignments-secondary?
Home Assignments-secondary has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Home Assignments-secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Home Assignments-secondary is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Home Assignments-secondary rank in MD?
Home Assignments-secondary ranks #1,155 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Home Assignments-secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Home Assignments-secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Home Assignments-secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Home Assignments-secondary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Home Assignments-secondary a charter school?
No, Home Assignments-secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Home Assignments-secondary a Title I school?
No, Home Assignments-secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Home Assignments-secondary?
74.4% of students at Home Assignments-secondary 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Baltimore County
- Phone
- (443) 809-7515
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 21204)
- 19,605
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 21204; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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