- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Towson, MD
Bcdc Educational Center
Federal NCES profile for Bcdc Educational Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012001711
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bcdc Educational Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Towson · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 52
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Bcdc Educational Center ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Towson, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bcdc Educational Center grew from 45 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 240012001711 · Towson, MD High · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 26.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Bcdc Educational Center grew from 45 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bcdc Educational Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 52
Bcdc Educational Center
52 students
What this shows Bcdc Educational Center reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bcdc Educational Center compares
Bcdc Educational Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 46% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
67.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 11.5%
Largest group: African American at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Bcdc Educational Center is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bcdc Educational Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bcdc Educational Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Towson
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Towson High
Standard public school
1,558 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
Vocational / career-technical school
1,017 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Southwest Edlp at Woodlawn High School
Alternative education program
4 students
Southeast Edlp at Dundalk High School
Alternative education program
2 students
Northeast Edlp at Parkville High School
Alternative education program
1 students
Northwest Edlp at Milford Mill Academy
Alternative education program
1 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Bcdc Educational Center
How many students attend Bcdc Educational Center?
Bcdc Educational Center has 52 students enrolled. It is a high school in Towson, MD. CCD year-over-year: 45 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), up 7.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bcdc Educational Center?
26.7% of students at Bcdc Educational Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bcdc Educational Center?
The largest demographic group at Bcdc Educational Center is African American at 67.3% of enrollment, in Towson, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bcdc Educational Center?
Bcdc Educational Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bcdc Educational Center rank among high schools in Towson?
By Resource Investment Index, Bcdc Educational Center ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Towson, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Towson on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Bcdc Educational Center, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.