Enrollment
1,385
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000444
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #31 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patapsco High and Center for Arts compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patapsco High and Center for Arts
Patapsco High and Center for Arts is a higher-need, large high school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 1,385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,385 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Baltimore's high schools, it stands alongside Dundalk High (2,087 students): Patapsco High and Center for Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 15.5:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Patapsco High and Center for Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Patapsco High and Center for Arts compares
Patapsco High and Center for Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Patapsco High and Center for Arts.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Patapsco High and Center for Arts a good school?
Patapsco High and Center for Arts earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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