Sparrows Point High School

Sparrows Point High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7400 N Point Rd,  Sparrows Point, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
4.0
3.4
1,095 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
20
Reading
20
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
33.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
15.5%
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
313:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
79.3%
Black
7.9%
Hispanic
6.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Best Magnet HS in Maryland
Source: Niche

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 208 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 163 Students
Salisbury University 147 Students
Stevenson University 139 Students
The Community College of Baltimore County 97 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 84 Students
Loyola University Maryland 84 Students
Frostburg State University 72 Students
York College of Pennsylvania 68 Students
Coastal Carolina University 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 72 Students
Business 64 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Biology 53 Students
Criminology 38 Students
Environmental Science 34 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 119 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/6/2025
I would like to see them challenge the students more in the academics. This is my last year and I am completely bored in class.
4.0 Senior
2/18/2025
Over it's a good school. Great athletic program and mostly decent students and teachers. But like all school the food sucks the discipline for certain kids isn't what it should be.
4.0 Senior
1/6/2025
I really enjoy going here but the facilities and some areas of the department could use a lot of work. The school building is at least 65 years old and it shows. Our gym is very small, and apart from our turf soccer/football field, the other sports kind of get the short end of the stick. Some very passionate coaches and teachers that are just held back by lack of funding and leeway for change.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/12/2026
Very happy with Sparrows Point. My son is part of the magnet program and it has been amazing. He has made friends, and the teachers have been so supportive. I am so happy this is the school my son chose. The community also shows up for the school. It has a “small town” high-school vibe.
5.0 parent
8/31/2025
Sparrows Point HS isn’t just a school; it’s a vibrant community that fuels students’ passions, values their dreams, and celebrates their victories both in and out of the classroom. From football and basketball to soccer and more, the athletic opportunities here are outstanding. The 2024–2025 school...
1.0 other
5/9/2025
I went there. It was bigoted, lots of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse; the teachers were poor for the most part. I would not let my child go there.
1.0 student
3/31/2024
This school has some of the most bigoted students I've ever had to be peers with.

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Sparrows Point High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sparrows Point, MD, in the Edgemere neighborhood, and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,095 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Sparrows Point High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $418,151. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sparrows Point Middle School, Edgemere Elementary School, Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Sparrows Point has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sparrows Point High School.

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