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#1023 of 1,363 schools in MD

Loch Raven High

High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD

A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1212 Cowpens Ave, Baltimore, MD 21286

  • Math 15% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.4% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.9% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation25.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$18,666
Chronic Absenteeism55.8%

Students at Loch Raven High score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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

53.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Loch Raven 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat 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

$93,093

Median home value

$402,000

Median rent

$1,597/mo

College educated

57.4%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21286; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.5% participation·State avg: 3.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·7 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
The Arrow Center for EducationPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–120.2 mi26Compare →
Concordia Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.76–120.3 mi387Compare →
Notre Dame Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.06–121.0 mi805Compare →
Calvert Hall College High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.09–121.3 mi1,172Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Baltimore County Public Schools

Schools in district
179
Rank in district
#82 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

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

About Loch Raven High

Loch Raven High is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 855 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,023 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loch Raven High

What grades does Loch Raven High serve?

Loch Raven High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Loch Raven High?

Loch Raven High has an enrollment of approximately 855 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loch Raven High?

The student-teacher ratio at Loch Raven High is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loch Raven High rank in MD?

Loch Raven High ranks #1,023 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Loch Raven High's MySchoolScout rating?

Loch Raven High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Loch Raven High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loch Raven High has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Loch Raven High a charter school?

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

Is Loch Raven High a Title I school?

No, Loch Raven High is not currently a Title I school.

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

53.8% of students at Loch Raven 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
855
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.8%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 21286)
21,782
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
40.1
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 · 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 21286; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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