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Owings Mills High
High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Owings Mills, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
124 Tollgate Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
- Math 9% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 70.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Owings Mills High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Owings Mills 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,934
Median home value
$370,700
Median rent
$1,817/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour School at BaltimorePrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Baltimore School of Independent LearnersPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| New Town HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,361 | Compare → |
| Jemicy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #158 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
Owings Mills High is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Owings Mills High
Owings Mills High is a public high school in Owings Mills, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,169 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,328 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Owings Mills High
What grades does Owings Mills High serve?
Owings Mills High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Owings Mills High?
Owings Mills High has an enrollment of approximately 1,169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owings Mills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Owings Mills High is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Owings Mills High rank in MD?
Owings Mills High ranks #1,328 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Owings Mills High's MySchoolScout rating?
Owings Mills High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Owings Mills High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Owings Mills High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Owings Mills High a charter school?
No, Owings Mills High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Owings Mills High a Title I school?
No, Owings Mills High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owings Mills High?
58.0% of students at Owings Mills 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
- 1,169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.6%
- Phone
- (443) 809-1700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 70.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21117)
- 61,337
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
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 21117; 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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