Kenwood High

Kenwood High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 Stemmers Run Rd,  Baltimore, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
3.5
3.8
1,821 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
76%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
22
Reading
22
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
28%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
305:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Black
45.9%
White
30.6%
Hispanic
14.9%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 290 Students
Morgan State University 187 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 186 Students
The Community College of Baltimore County 140 Students
Bowie State University 135 Students
Loyola University Maryland 125 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 113 Students
Frostburg State University 102 Students
Stevenson University 99 Students
Salisbury University 90 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 85 Students
Business 78 Students
Biology 73 Students
Psychology 65 Students
Computer Science 51 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 220 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/7/2025
I joined Kenwood last year and my first thought was 'OMG'. The school is not the same as the others I had knew. It was different and surprisingly good. I am not the one who likes change very much, but this change is what I didn't know I needed. It brought out a side of me I never knew about. I was basically forced out of my inner bubble, and I discovered there is so much to being a student of the school whether I liked it or not. What I know now is that I am not the same as I was when I first came, and I'm proud of it because I know my future self would be grateful for it. My teachers are the ones I am most grateful for: believing in me even when I didn't. My school could do more better and I hope I would to be part of the people who move for changes within. My school is not perfect, but I know I belong there and I would do anything for my school.
4.0 Junior
2/8/2025
I love my school but the teachers and parents involvement could be much better! We need more school spirit!
4.0 Alum
9/4/2024
My experience at kenwood high school was not your typical high school experience but it still falls under a good experience i loved my teachers and i miss it overall it's just personal because i wished i did a lot more and created tons of memories but it was a good school for me. I had some good and bad times there but nevertheless did i not like it i made a lot of bad decisions regarding to my education even failed a few classes, but i lived and made it through now im out and going into college just wishing i could've did so much even to making more friends. But i can say kenwood had its up and downs things i would want to see change from kenwood is just the cleanliness a lot of the staircase were filled with food but other than that im glad to have went there and i wish i can do it all over again.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 student
5/29/2019
it is the best school I have ever went to
1.0 student
11/17/2014
I love learning all subjects, even though mathematics is my weakest subject, and I used to love going to this school. Ever since Kenwood High School's former principal, Mr. Paul Martin, left the school many of the teachers are far too out of line. I take all honors classes plus two advanced placemen...
4.0 other
9/21/2014
This is a nice school. May have good facilities and good teaching methods. I learned a lot from this.
5.0 other
9/17/2014
This school is great. This year the principal is doing something rarely good. It has a lot of classrooms and well great teachers.

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Kenwood High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Baltimore, MD, in the Essex neighborhood, and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,821 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Kenwood High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.19, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $249,362. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eastern Technical High School, Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School, Rosedale Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Baltimore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kenwood High.

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