How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Catonsville High | Western School of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore, MD |
| School Type | regular | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,735 | 942 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.9% | 25.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Catonsville High | Western School of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,666 | $18,666 |
| District | Baltimore County Public Schools | Baltimore County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Catonsville High | Western School of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.6% | 16.2% |
| African American | 23.4% | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Catonsville High | Western School of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 26 | 16 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 302:1 | 267:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.9% | 17.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.