Very Good
#411 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 30% in state
Towson High
High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Towson, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
69 Cedar Ave, Towson, MD 21286
- Math 23% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Towson High score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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
25.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Towson 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #36 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
Towson High is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Towson High
Towson High is a public high school in Towson, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,650 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Towson High
What grades does Towson High serve?
Towson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Towson High?
Towson High has an enrollment of approximately 1,650 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Towson High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Towson High rank in MD?
Towson High ranks #411 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Towson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Towson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Towson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Towson High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Towson High a charter school?
No, Towson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Towson High a Title I school?
No, Towson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Towson High?
25.3% of students at Towson 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
- 1,650
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (443) 809-3608
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21286)
- 21,782
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 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
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