How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Patapsco High and Center for Arts | Sparrows Point High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Sparrows Point, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,385 | 1,095 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.8% | 35.4% |
| 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 | Patapsco High and Center for Arts | Sparrows Point High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,666 | $18,666 |
| District | Baltimore County Public Schools | Baltimore County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Patapsco High and Center for Arts | Sparrows Point High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.4% | 79.3% |
| African American | 25.9% | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% | 6.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Patapsco High and Center for Arts | Sparrows Point High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 341:1 | 323:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.7% | 32.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 15 | 13 |
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.