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Towson High

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Towson High ranks 59 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

59^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 74% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Towson High in Towson, MD, is a large comprehensive high school serving 1,558 students in grades 9-12 within the Baltimore County Public Schools district, and it has earned a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past five years. The school stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with 73.1% of students proficient in ELA in the 2025-2026 school year—far exceeding the district average of 46.1% and the state average of 51.7%. This is dramatically higher than its closest neighbor, Loch Raven High, where only 38.3% of students are proficient in ELA. Towson High also boasts a strong graduation rate of 94.1%, nearly 10 percentage points above the district average, and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.5%, compared to 47.5% at Loch Raven High.

However, a notable "math paradox" exists at Towson High: while ELA scores are stellar, only 21.1% of students are proficient in math, which is below the district average of 21.9% and the state average of 27.1%. This is especially pronounced in foundational courses like Algebra I (14.9% proficient) and Geometry (18.4% proficient), though students who reach Algebra II perform much better (35.9% proficient). This suggests that while the school excels in literacy and humanities, there may be gaps in math support for early high school students. In contrast, the specialized George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology achieves even higher ELA scores (87.3%) but serves a more self-selected student body, while Towson High serves a broader population and still delivers strong results.

Towson High serves a relatively affluent community, with about 27% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and spends approximately $15,278 per student. This spending is modest compared to schools like the Achievement Academy at Harbor City High in the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which spends $42,618 per student yet has an 8% graduation rate and 0% math proficiency. This highlights that Towson High's success is driven more by effective instruction, a supportive school culture, and a stable student body rather than by high spending alone. For parents, Towson High offers a strong, consistent academic environment with standout literacy programs, though they should be aware of the math challenges and consider seeking additional support in that area.

1,558

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,278

Per pupil spending ?

27.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

69 Cedar Ave
Towson, MD 21286-7844

(443) 809-3608

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Towson High:

Elementary:	Lutherville Laboratory
	Riderwood Elementary
	Rodgers Forge Elementary
	Stoneleigh Elementary
	More...
	West Towson Elementary
Middle:	Dumbarton Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.5%

African American:

25.7%

Asian:

9.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2013 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate within 4 years

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Baltimore County Public Schools

✓Above the Maryland median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2013

!Geometry scores 26 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg32%

Maryland avg38%

59^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^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	54.5	59 of 227	74.0%	★★★★☆
2025	61.2	37 of 220	83.2%	★★★★☆
2024	58.2	37 of 146	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	63.6	26 of 127	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	57.8	47 of 225	79.1%	★★★★☆
2018	84.9	10 of 197	94.9%	★★★★★
2016	68.7	46 of 233	80.3%	★★★★☆
2015	64.7	62 of 233	73.4%	★★★★☆
2014	80.4	27 of 231	88.3%	★★★★☆
2013	83.5	14 of 185	92.4%	★★★★★
2012	85.3	5 of 187	97.3%	★★★★★
2011	87.2	5 of 183	97.3%	★★★★★
2010	86.0	7 of 220	96.8%	★★★★★
2009	80.4	24 of 213	88.7%	★★★★☆
2008	81.0	22 of 214	89.7%	★★★★★
2007	65.7	67 of 209	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	74.0	34 of 204	83.3%	★★★★☆
2005	72.9	20 of 204	90.2%	★★★★★
2004	48.3	88 of 201	56.2%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	47.8	10 of 14	28.6%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	38.2	18 of 25	28.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2021)29th percentile

Asian (2021)28th percentile

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts73%+21 vs state

Algebra II36%+9 vs state

Mathematics21%-6 vs state

Geometry18%-26 vs state

Algebra I15%-6 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
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
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
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High	Public	9-12	2201 Pinewood Avenue	Baltimore	21214	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-6241	314	18	17.9	89.5%	2 (0.6%)	291 (92.7%)	18 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13.7	204^th of 227 public high schools	10.1%		11.6	211^th of 220 public high schools	4.1%	7	8.3	25.4	25.4	8.3			$42,618	$7,080	$35,537

Frequently Asked Questions about Towson High

What is the racial makeup of Towson High?

Students at Towson High are 53% White, 26% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Towson High in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

How many students attend Towson High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,558 students attended Towson High.

What schools feed into Towson High?

Towson High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lutherville Laboratory
Elementary : Riderwood Elementary
Elementary : Rodgers Forge Elementary
Elementary : Stoneleigh Elementary
Elementary : West Towson Elementary
Middle : Dumbarton Middle

Is Towson High a good school?

Towson High ranks 59^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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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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