- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Western School of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Western School of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000248
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western School of Technology earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #10 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Western School of Technology has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western School of Technology ranks #10 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Western School of Technology held near 953 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 63.1 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 240012000248 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
942 enr · 15:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Western School of Technology held near 953 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 63.1 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Western School of Technology 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
Western School of Technology
942 students
What this shows Western School of Technology reports 942 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western School of Technology compares
Western School of Technology 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
942
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.5%
Asian 18.2%
White 16.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Western School of Technology is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Western School of Technology 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western School of Technology'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 (~942 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western School of Technology
How many students attend Western School of Technology?
Western School of Technology has 942 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 942 (2022-23) → 953 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Western School of Technology is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western School of Technology?
31.5% of students at Western School of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western School of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Western School of Technology is African American at 55.5% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western School of Technology?
Western School of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Western School of Technology rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Western School of Technology ranks #10 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 Western School of Technology, 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.