Towson High Law & Public Policy

Towson High Law & Public Policy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
69 Cedar Ave,  Towson, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
3.8
3.7
1,678 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
96%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
80.9%
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
13.3%
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
305:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.4%
White
56.6%
Black
22.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Hispanic
6.6%
Two or more races
5.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best Magnet 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 644 Students
Towson University 436 Students
University of Delaware 251 Students
Temple University 229 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 191 Students
Salisbury University 181 Students
Loyola University Maryland 163 Students
James Madison University 158 Students
Johns Hopkins University 150 Students
Penn State 146 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 214 Students
Psychology 199 Students
Biology 173 Students
Political Science and Government 119 Students
Nursing 113 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 85 Students
Computer Science 79 Students
Environmental Science 74 Students
Pre-Law Studies 71 Students
Finance 63 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 472 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/4/2024
Towson High is a good school ,although it needs renovation(which has just began) it is indeed a very good school .The safety, teachers ,students, counselors and the diversity is just good. I have only been there since my sophomore year but these have been the best school years of my life. I highly recommend it !!
3.0 Senior
8/12/2024
There was an understanding between the students and teachers that there were fixes that needed to be made to the building, however the academic changes don't seem to be in progress.
2.0 Alum
5/6/2024
it wasn't anything crazy it was a normal high school really nothing too bad. I graduated when covid hit so i didn't get a prom and graduation (which I'm honestly not sad about at all) I played football and did field and track while enrolled there and it was a fun experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/27/2025
I am very pleased with Towson High Law & Public Policy. My son and daughter have been attending this school for two years now, and they are both in Advanced Placement classes, as the teachers and staff have made it very easy for them to learn. But at first, Towson High wasn't my first option for my...
4.0 parent
11/19/2014
I love the polite staff and nice policies, but somethings are missing here or I think so as a parent! One of the most important issues for us is the safety of our children. My daughter couldn't get the bus facility because our home was not in the acceptable range. I am wondering how I should have a...
2.0 parent
4/28/2014
Towson High School has a superb Music Department with great involvement from the teachers and music boosters group. However, the excitement and fervor generated there does not carry over into other departments and in fact some teachers would encourage your child not to continue taking certain subjec...
1.0 parent
1/26/2014
I am very disappointed in Towson High School. I am sure it's a great school for kids that are self motivated, high performing and know what they want to do but if your child has special needs you might think about looking at other school.

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Towson High Law & Public Policy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Towson, MD, in the Towson neighborhood, and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,678 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Towson High Law & Public Policy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $493,467. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northwest Edlp at Milford Mill Academy, Southwest Edlp at Woodlawn High School, SOUTHEAST Edlp at Dundalk High School, and more. Learn more about what Towson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Towson High Law & Public Policy.

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