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Randallstown High

High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Randallstown, MD

A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4000 Offutt Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133

  • Math 6% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.8% (2025 MCAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation9.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$18,666
Chronic Absenteeism44.1%

Students at Randallstown High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(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 39% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
36%
2025
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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

55.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Randallstown 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,248

Median home value

$302,000

Median rent

$1,518/mo

College educated

34.6%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21133; 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
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 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
Mcdonogh SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–121.3 mi1,416Compare →
New Town HighEnrollment path unverified4.29–121.6 mi1,361Compare →
Israel Henry Beren High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private9–122.3 mi240Compare →
Harbour School at BaltimorePrivate · tuition7.5private2–122.7 mi174Compare →

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
#124 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

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

About Randallstown High

Randallstown High is a public high school in Randallstown, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,060 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,256 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Randallstown High

What grades does Randallstown High serve?

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

How many students attend Randallstown High?

Randallstown High has an enrollment of approximately 1,060 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Randallstown High?

The student-teacher ratio at Randallstown High is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Randallstown High rank in MD?

Randallstown High ranks #1,256 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Randallstown High's MySchoolScout rating?

Randallstown High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Randallstown High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Randallstown High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Randallstown High a charter school?

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

Is Randallstown High a Title I school?

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

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

55.5% of students at Randallstown 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
1,060
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.1%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 21133)
31,847
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
47.5
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 21133; 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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