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#856 of 1,363 schools in MD
Sparrows Point High
High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Sparrows Point, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7400 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point, MD 21219
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sparrows Point High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sparrows Point 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 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,500
Median home value
$370,800
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21219; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patapsco High and Center for ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,350 | Compare → |
| Battle Monument SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,028 | Compare → |
| Dundalk HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 2,159 | 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
- #64 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
Sparrows Point High is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sparrows Point High
Sparrows Point High is a public high school in Sparrows Point, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,136 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #856 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sparrows Point High
What grades does Sparrows Point High serve?
Sparrows Point High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sparrows Point High?
Sparrows Point High has an enrollment of approximately 1,136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparrows Point High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparrows Point High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sparrows Point High rank in MD?
Sparrows Point High ranks #856 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Sparrows Point High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sparrows Point High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Sparrows Point High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sparrows Point High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sparrows Point High a charter school?
No, Sparrows Point High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sparrows Point High a Title I school?
No, Sparrows Point High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sparrows Point High?
40.8% of students at Sparrows Point 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
- 1,136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (443) 809-7517
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21219)
- 9,873
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 21219; 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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