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Loch Raven High

Public Grades 9-12

181^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 20% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Loch Raven High in Baltimore, MD, is a public school serving 780 students in grades 9-12 within the Baltimore County Public Schools district, where over 56% of students come from low-income households.

Loch Raven High has experienced a dramatic decline over the past decade, dropping from the 88th percentile in state rankings in 2015-2016 to the 20th percentile in 2025-2026, earning it a 1-star rating. The most critical issue is chronic absenteeism, which stands at 47.5%—nearly double the district average and more than double the rate at nearby Towson High (20.5%). This absenteeism crisis is a primary driver of very low academic performance: only 2.4% of students are proficient in math, compared to 21.1% at Towson High and 19.5% at the George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology. English Language Arts proficiency is 38.3%, well below the district average of 46.1% and far behind Carver Center's 87.3%. Despite these challenges, Loch Raven maintains a relatively high graduation rate of 90.0%, above the district average of 84.3% and significantly higher than Parkville High (71.0%), which has a similar socioeconomic profile.

Interestingly, Loch Raven spends $19,884 per student—more than Towson High ($15,278) and Carver Center ($17,455)—yet achieves the lowest academic outcomes among these schools. This suggests that the school's struggles are not due to a lack of funding but are deeply tied to the high concentration of poverty and the severe chronic absenteeism crisis. The school's decline accelerated after the COVID-19 pandemic, with absenteeism spiking to 74.8% in 2020-2021. While it has improved, the lasting impact remains clear. For parents, Loch Raven offers a high graduation rate but faces urgent challenges in academic achievement and student attendance that require targeted intervention.

780

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,884

Per pupil spending ?

56.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1212 Cowpens Ave
Baltimore, MD 21286-1720

(410) 887-3525

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Loch Raven High:

Elementary:	Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
	Hampton Elementary
	Pine Grove Elementary
Middle:	Pine Grove Middle

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.7%

White:

25.6%

Hispanic:

11.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 8th percentile in 2024 → 20th in 2026

Strengths

✓90% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 20th (2026) from a 8th-percentile low (2024)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (13% vs 38% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!Geometry scores 42 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school13%

District avg32%

Maryland avg38%

181^st of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 20%▼ down 68 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to bottom 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 26High Schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools

18^th of 25Baltimore County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	17.9	181 of 227	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.7	158 of 220	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.5	135 of 146	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	21.2	116 of 127	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	29.5	144 of 225	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	91 of 197	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	73.5	28 of 233	88.0%	★★★★☆
2015	63.7	66 of 233	71.7%	★★★★☆
2014	74.9	67 of 231	71.0%	★★★★☆
2013	69.8	69 of 185	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.8	45 of 187	75.9%	★★★★☆
2011	76.0	41 of 183	77.6%	★★★★☆
2010	76.0	54 of 220	75.5%	★★★★☆
2009	73.1	67 of 213	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.2	73 of 214	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	50.1	112 of 209	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.0	86 of 204	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	60.1	67 of 204	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	47.0	99 of 201	50.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts38%-13 vs state

Algebra II8%-19 vs state

Geometry3%-42 vs state

Mathematics2%-25 vs state

Algebra I2%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)	MCAP English Language Arts (2026)		MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Loch Raven High	Public	9-12	1212 Cowpens Ave	Baltimore	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3525	780	60	12.9	56.8%	200 (25.6%)	419 (53.7%)	86 (11.0%)	30 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.4%)	17.9	181^st of 227 public high schools	20.3%		22.7	158^th of 220 public high schools	28.2%	23	2.4	38.3	38.3	1.8	7.7	2.9	$19,884	$1,653	$18,231
Parkville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2600 Putty Hill Ave	Baltimore	21234	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-5257	1,877	136	13.8	56.1%	382 (20.4%)	917 (48.9%)	374 (19.9%)	120 (6.4%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (4.0%)	26.2	156^th of 227 public high schools	31.3%		20.9	164^th of 220 public high schools	25.5%	8	5.3	47.2	47.2	4.5	8.0		$18,160	$2,001	$16,158
Towson High	Public, Magnet	9-12	69 Cedar Ave	Towson	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-3608	1,558	87	17.8	27.1%	818 (52.5%)	400 (25.7%)	110 (7.1%)	140 (9.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (5.3%)	54.5	59^th of 227 public high schools	74.0%		61.2	37^th of 220 public high schools	83.2%	22	21.1	73.1	73.1	14.9	35.9	18.4	$15,278	$912	$14,366
BCDC Educational Center	Public	8-12	105 W. Chesapeake Avenue	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-4360	52			48.1%	6 (11.5%)	35 (67.3%)	11 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$8,268	$922	$7,346
Southwest EDLP at Woodlawn High School	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	4				1 (25.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Northeast EDLP at Parkville High School	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$62,912	$439	$62,473
Northwest EDLP at Milford Mill Academy	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Southeast EDLP at Dundalk High School	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	2				1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$40,536	$439	$40,097
Central EDLP at Loch Raven High School	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	938 York Rd	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-2775	1,017	57	17.8	22.1%	425 (41.8%)	389 (38.2%)	70 (6.9%)	64 (6.3%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	58 (5.7%)	60.6	44^th of 227 public high schools	80.6%		66.2	27^th of 220 public high schools	87.7%	17	19.5	87.3	87.3	9.7	27.3	14.5	$17,455	$986	$16,469

Frequently Asked Questions about Loch Raven High

How many students attend Loch Raven High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 780 students attended Loch Raven High.

Is Loch Raven High a good school?

Loch Raven High ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Maryland high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Loch Raven High?

Students at Loch Raven High are 54% African American, 26% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Loch Raven High in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

What schools feed into Loch Raven High?

Loch Raven High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Elementary : Hampton Elementary
Elementary : Pine Grove Elementary
Middle : Pine Grove Middle

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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