- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Patapsco High and Center for Arts
Federal NCES profile for Patapsco High and Center for Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000444
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patapsco High and Center for Arts earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #31 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Patapsco High and Center for Arts has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patapsco High and Center for Arts ranks #31 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Patapsco High and Center for Arts held near 1,350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.1 → 90.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 240012000444 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,385 enr · 15.6:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Patapsco High and Center for Arts held near 1,350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.1 → 90.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Patapsco High and Center for Arts 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
Patapsco High and Center for Arts
1,385 students
What this shows Patapsco High and Center for Arts reports 1,385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patapsco High and Center for Arts compares
Patapsco High and Center for Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 16% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,385 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,385
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Maryland - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Patapsco High and Center for Arts is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Patapsco High and Center for Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patapsco High and Center for Arts'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 Baltimore
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dundalk High
Standard public school
2,087 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Perry Hall High
Standard public school
2,012 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High
Standard public school
1,922 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,900 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Parkville High
Standard public school
1,877 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Catonsville High
Standard public school
1,735 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patapsco High and Center for Arts
How many students attend Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
Patapsco High and Center for Arts has 1,385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,312 (2022-23) → 1,350 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Patapsco High and Center for Arts is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
57.0% of students at Patapsco High and Center for Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
The largest demographic group at Patapsco High and Center for Arts is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
Patapsco High and Center for Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Patapsco High and Center for Arts rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Patapsco High and Center for Arts ranks #31 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Patapsco High and Center for Arts, 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.