Dulaney High School

Dulaney High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
255 Padonia Rd,  Timonium, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
3.8
2.8
1,867 Students
A
Niche Grade
Dulaney High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school in Cockeysville, Maryland, with a large enrollment of approximately 2,000 students in ninth through 12th grade. Located just blocks from Fox Hollow Golf Course, Dulaney boasts a high graduation rate and an impressive array of clubs, activities and specialized programs, including the Advanced Placement program and Student Service Learning projects. Sports teams at Dulaney High School are competitive, with both boys’ and girls’ lacrosse performing well against other schools. Dulaney also has an active marching band and popular field hockey team. A student-run newspaper and literary arts magazine offers students a creative outlet. As one of the largest schools in the area, Dulaney can overwhelm students from smaller elementary or middle schools. Forming close relationships with peers and teachers can be challenging, and the grounds can seem more like a campus than a cohesive school. However, a large school also brings a more robust support system, and some students excel in a busier school environment.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
112
Full Time Teachers
112
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
85%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
40.6%
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
126:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
46.8%
Black
21.7%
Hispanic
13.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#25 Best College Prep Public HS 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.
University of Maryland - College Park 532 Students
Towson University 388 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 187 Students
University of Delaware 169 Students
Penn State 147 Students
Loyola University Maryland 140 Students
Salisbury University 134 Students
Johns Hopkins University 117 Students
James Madison University 104 Students
Virginia Tech 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 206 Students
Biology 134 Students
Psychology 128 Students
Computer Science 112 Students
Nursing 74 Students
Marketing 73 Students
Political Science and Government 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Engineering 44 Students
Finance 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 379 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/25/2024
I have mixed feelings about my school. I think that it is very hit or miss with teachers, they are either really good or they just don't teach at all. I am not in too many sports but my friends are and they love it. I think they win a good amount too. They aren't very strict, which is either a good thing or bad thing depending on how you view it. Personally, the aspect of dulaney that makes me not like it as much are the counselors. The counselor I got hasn't been very helpful to me or very understanding. They didn't feel like someone I could go to for anything. Yet, out of the schools in the area, I think it's one of the better options.
3.0 Senior
3/9/2024
Best: getting to know others and able to do activities with them, creating bonds with my teachers, getting honor roll, student of the month, etc. Bad: fights between others, not understanding teaching, etc.
4.0 Alum
1/15/2024
It was a good school with many AP opportunities and offering many extra circulars and sports there wanst too much support and AP's were very pushed on students however I enjoyed my time there there was also a big group of students who took only standard classes so there was a big divide.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/15/2023
Dulaney prepared our daughter for college with challenging courses and lots of club/after-school options. The physical building needs improvement but the students still succeed!
5.0 parent
4/22/2022
This school helps students prepare to score well in PSAT and SAT, and focus to prepare for good colleges. I like all my daughter’s teachers, they are really working hard
2.0 parent
8/26/2021
Building is falling apart and the county currently has no concrete plans to replace it (they may actually remodel Towson High before they do a new Dulaney, even though Towson's building is OK and the school is doing better). Dulaney has no AC, you can't drink the water (lead pipes), and mostly poor/...
1.0 parent
4/29/2021
Very disappointed with Dulaney. Direct communication is non-existent. Emails are rarely returned. There is no support or guidance from school counselors. Students teach themselves. This is not the educational experience I wanted for my children. The school environment is depressing. The physical fac...

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Dulaney High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Timonium, MD, in the Cockeysville neighborhood, and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,867 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Dulaney High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $565,513. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maryvale Preparatory School, Sheppard Pratt School in Hunt Valley, Mann Residential School, and more. Learn more about what Timonium has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dulaney High School.

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