Patapsco High School and Center For The Arts is a public high school in the United States, located in Dundalk in Baltimore County, Maryland, near Baltimore.
Serving 1,350 students in grades 9-12, Patapsco High And Center For Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patapsco High And Center For Arts's student population of 1,350 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
The primary mission of Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts is to provide students with quality comprehensive educational experiences that enable students to develop the productive habits of life-long learners.
School Rankings
Patapsco High And Center For Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patapsco High And Center For Arts is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#832 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
27%
33%
White
49%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patapsco High And Center For Arts's ranking?
Patapsco High And Center For Arts is ranked #832 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Patapsco High And Center For Arts often compared to?
Patapsco High And Center For Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Sollers Point Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Patapsco High And Center For Arts?
The graduation rate of Patapsco High And Center For Arts is 79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Patapsco High And Center For Arts?
1,350 students attend Patapsco High And Center For Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Patapsco High And Center For Arts students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patapsco High And Center For Arts?
Patapsco High And Center For Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patapsco High And Center For Arts offer ?
Patapsco High And Center For Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Patapsco High And Center For Arts part of?
Patapsco High And Center For Arts is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/22/2006
Yes this is the best school, Majority of kids that go here are proud of their school and what it offers. Teachers really work with students to see them succeed!Parents are very much involved! Parents ..teachers..and students have a bond together. You can feel the school spirit!
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