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#1278 of 1,363 schools in MD

Lansdowne High

High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD

A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3800 Hollins Ferry Rd, Baltimore, MD 21227

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.8% (2025 MCAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation9.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$18,666
Chronic Absenteeism61.2%

Students at Lansdowne High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
33%
2025
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lansdowne 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$83,620

Median home value

$272,400

Median rent

$1,347/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.5% participation·State avg: 3.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·10 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
Maiden Choice SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.5PK–122.5 mi120Compare →
Mount Clare Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private2–122.7 mi37Compare →
The Seed School of MarylandEnrollment path unverified6.16–122.8 mi394Compare →
The Baltimore AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–123.0 mi22Compare →

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
#131 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

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

About Lansdowne High

Lansdowne High is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,352 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,278 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lansdowne High

What grades does Lansdowne High serve?

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

How many students attend Lansdowne High?

Lansdowne High has an enrollment of approximately 1,352 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lansdowne High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lansdowne High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lansdowne High rank in MD?

Lansdowne High ranks #1,278 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Lansdowne High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lansdowne High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Lansdowne High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lansdowne High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lansdowne High a charter school?

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

Is Lansdowne High a Title I school?

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

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

64.6% of students at Lansdowne 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
1,352
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.2%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 21227)
35,695
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
36.1
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 · 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 21227; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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