Patapsco High & Center for Arts

Patapsco High & Center for Arts

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8100 Wise Ave,  Baltimore, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
3.8
4.7
1,365 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
510
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
18
English
22
Reading
25
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
40%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
21.1%
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
350:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.6%
Male
44.4%
White
52.9%
Black
23.9%
Hispanic
11.7%
Two or more races
8.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Best HS for the Arts in Maryland
Source: Niche

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 321 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 168 Students
Salisbury University 166 Students
The Community College of Baltimore County 128 Students
Stevenson University 117 Students
Morgan State University 115 Students
York College of Pennsylvania 114 Students
Loyola University Maryland 113 Students
Frostburg State University 113 Students
Bowie State University 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 110 Students
Nursing 88 Students
Business 70 Students
Biology 47 Students
Criminology 35 Students
Education 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Music Performance 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Computer Science 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 278 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/12/2024
The best part of it is being involved with the sports and extracurricular activities, the worst part is the administrators and the bathroom policies
4.0 Senior
4/16/2024
Patapsco High's art program is wonderful, but the students outside of the art magnet are a significant issue. They are arguably the worst part of the experience.
4.0 Alum
2/21/2024
If you aren't in a magnet program or participate in sports/extracurricular activities, you probably won't like it too much.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
4.0 student
4/26/2020
I say a 9/10. I love all my classes and my teachers. I'm a member of the Literary Magnet at this school and I love the inclusiveness. Even though I don't have time for the multiple clubs that Patapsco offers, my magnet makes up for it.
5.0 other
10/27/2019
The teachers are very passionate about their subjects. Being apart of the magnet program was one of the best choices I made. It was fun, challenging, and really pushed me to refine my talents.
5.0 student
7/30/2014
In Patapsco every teacher cares for every student. Mr.McComb just won national teacher of the year. That's got to say something. The locker issue isn't a issue, they give each and every student a chance to get a locker that they will have for 4 years, if you don't take the opportunity it isn't their...

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Patapsco High & Center for Arts is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Baltimore, MD, in the Dundalk neighborhood, and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,365 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Patapsco High & Center for Arts has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $251,077. Discover additional schools in the area, like Battle Monument School, Sollers Point/Southeastern Technical High School, Dundalk High School, and more. Learn more about what Baltimore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Patapsco High & Center for Arts.

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