Enrollment
1,385
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 240012000444
Patapsco High and Center for Arts — Baltimore, MD
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.
👥 Class size 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
+2% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Patapsco High and Center for Arts reports 1,385 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 89.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Maryland average and 10% above the national baseline. The school offers 21 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 346 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Baltimore County Public Schools spends $18,242 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.3% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Patapsco High and Center for Arts compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 16% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,385 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Maryland — lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
49.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,242
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 1,385 Top 93% in Maryland — larger than 7% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 89.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.0% +16% vs state
NCES ID 240012000444
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 346:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.0%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 137
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Patapsco High and Center for Arts.
$18,242
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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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 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Baltimore, MD.
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 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.