Overlea High School

Overlea High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5401 Kenwood Ave,  Baltimore, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
3.3
3.3
1,286 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.17
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
18
Math
16
English
19
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
29.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
29.2%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
328:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
Black
64.3%
White
14.1%
Hispanic
12.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Towson University 257 Students
Morgan State University 196 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 156 Students
Bowie State University 154 Students
The Community College of Baltimore County 120 Students
Loyola University Maryland 100 Students
Howard University 99 Students
Stevenson University 97 Students
Temple University 96 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 89 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 91 Students
Biology 85 Students
Business 74 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Physical Therapy 23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Dental Hygiene 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 206 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/4/2025
Overlea high-school is a school I would maybe recommend because there are better schools that it. Overlea I loved the memories I made there.
4.0 Senior
5/15/2023
The school is the definition of "okay" nothing about it stands out and many of the students lack college readiness and the resources needed. Another example of why funding should not be taken out of schools.
3.0 Senior
4/12/2023
What I love the most about Overlea is the relationships that I was able to build with students and teachers. This made me high school experience very enjoyable and pleasant. Some change I would like to see in Overlea would be for some students to take themselves more seriously and realize that thye can command thir futures if they try hard.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
1.0 student
9/19/2025
The teachers get away with borderline humiliating students. When students bring these issues to other staff, they are gaslit and insulted into believing they are in the wrong.The school villainizes students with mental health issues then decides to decorate the school for suicide prevention month an...
1.0 parent
8/27/2023
This is a charter school that brings in kids from the inner city of Baltimore. Most kids hate it there. There's always a fight or several.A robbery happened last year at the homecoming game by a student. Most of the students carry weapons and are vaping (not just tobacco) and no one seems to do anyt...
5.0 student
7/22/2022
Overlea High school is truly a great school
1.0 student
7/11/2022
Confusion and lack of responsibility were the general theme of this school for the 4 years that I was a student, happy to be finally free!

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Overlea High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Baltimore, MD, in the Rosedale neighborhood, and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,286 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Overlea High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.17, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $253,940. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arts & Ideas Sudbury School, Rosedale Baptist School, Greater Grace Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Baltimore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Overlea High School.

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