Overlea High School

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Overlea High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5401 Kenwood Ave,  Baltimore, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
3.3
3.1
1,286 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
37%
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
29.2%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Black
64.5%
Hispanic
15%
White
11.8%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
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 293 Students
Morgan State University 215 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 188 Students
Bowie State University 165 Students
The Community College of Baltimore County 126 Students
Loyola University Maryland 116 Students
Howard University 115 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 105 Students
Stevenson University 105 Students
Temple University 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 101 Students
Biology 99 Students
Business 79 Students
Psychology 64 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Criminology 22 Students
Physical Therapy 22 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 199 Reviews
1.0 Junior
3/23/2026
All I have to say is I truly pray for any current and incoming students. Everyday might feel harder than the next but everything will get better. If you feel like a student thats disrespected and overlooked please push through do your work and try to graduate because the struggles of Overlea won't ever define you as a person. And neither will the teachers.
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 Junior
1/4/2025
My experience at Overlea High School so far is really good. The best part of my experience is probably watching performances at the honor roll assembly. I don't really have any bad experiences but some I would like to see some changes with the number of people per class.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 10 Reviews
1.0 student
5/15/2026
Yo this school is okay but everyone here either do drugs or drink (not me) and everybody at this school is literally opps cause tell me why I have so many argument this year alone which is crazy cause tell me why at my old school I never argue everyone was nice to me but suddenly when I came here I...
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

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,286 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% 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 1010 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $315,507. 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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