- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Towson, MD
Towson High
Federal NCES profile for Towson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000487
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Towson High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Towson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Towson High has class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Towson High ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Towson, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Towson High held near 1,650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.5 → 92.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 240012000487 · Towson, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,558 enr · 16.9:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Towson High held near 1,650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.5 → 92.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Towson High 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
Towson High
1,558 students
What this shows Towson High reports 1,558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Towson High compares
Towson High 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 54% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,558 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,558
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Maryland - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
African American 25.7%
Asian 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Towson High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
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 Towson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Towson High'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 Towson
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
Vocational / career-technical school
1,017 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Bcdc Educational Center
Alternative education program
52 students
Southwest Edlp at Woodlawn High School
Alternative education program
4 students
Southeast Edlp at Dundalk High School
Alternative education program
2 students
Northeast Edlp at Parkville High School
Alternative education program
1 students
Northwest Edlp at Milford Mill Academy
Alternative education program
1 students
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 (~1,558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Towson High
How many students attend Towson High?
Towson High has 1,558 students enrolled. It is a high school in Towson, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,676 (2022-23) → 1,650 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Towson High is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Towson High?
22.7% of students at Towson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Towson High?
The largest demographic group at Towson High is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Towson, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Towson High?
Towson High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Towson High rank among high schools in Towson?
By Resource Investment Index, Towson High ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Towson, 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 Towson on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Towson High, 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.