Below Average
#1202 of 1,363 schools in MD
Patapsco High and Center for Arts
High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8100 Wise Ave, Baltimore, MD 21222
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Patapsco High and Center for Arts score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Patapsco High and Center for Arts 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Monument SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Dundalk HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,159 | Compare → |
| Southeast Edlp at Dundalk High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 1.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| George W. Carver Center for Arts & TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,015 | 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.
Baltimore County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 179
- Rank in district
- #112 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
Patapsco High and Center for Arts is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patapsco High and Center for Arts
Patapsco High and Center for Arts is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,350 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,202 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patapsco High and Center for Arts
What grades does Patapsco High and Center for Arts serve?
Patapsco High and Center for Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
Patapsco High and Center for Arts has an enrollment of approximately 1,350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Patapsco High and Center for Arts is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patapsco High and Center for Arts rank in MD?
Patapsco High and Center for Arts ranks #1,202 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Patapsco High and Center for Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Patapsco High and Center for Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patapsco High and Center for Arts has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Patapsco High and Center for Arts a charter school?
No, Patapsco High and Center for Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Patapsco High and Center for Arts a Title I school?
No, Patapsco High and Center for Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
64.6% of students at Patapsco High and Center for Arts 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
- 1,350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (443) 809-7060
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21222)
- 58,935
- Area average commute
- 25.5 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 · 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 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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