Excellent
#115 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 8% in state
Western School of Technology
High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Kenwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21228
- Math 32% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 88% proficient (2022)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western School of Technology score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2020, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
33.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Western School of Technology 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$107,714
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,631/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21228; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catonsville HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,733 | Compare → |
| Maiden Choice SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Mount De Sales AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Catonsville Center for Alternative StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 60 | 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.
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
- #14 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
Western School of Technology is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western School of Technology
Western School of Technology is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 953 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western School of Technology
What grades does Western School of Technology serve?
Western School of Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western School of Technology?
Western School of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 953 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Western School of Technology is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western School of Technology rank in MD?
Western School of Technology ranks #115 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Western School of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Western School of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Western School of Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western School of Technology has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Western School of Technology a charter school?
No, Western School of Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western School of Technology a Title I school?
No, Western School of Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western School of Technology?
33.5% of students at Western School of Technology 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
- 953
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (443) 809-0840
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 21228)
- 49,417
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 · 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.
- 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 21228; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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