CATONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Catonsville High is a public high school that is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 1,783 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 103 teachers, Catonsville High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Catonsville High School, located on Bloomsbury Avenue in Baltimore County, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Catonsville community. Known as the "Home of the Comets," the school boasts a long-standing tradition of academic rigor and community involvement. It offers a diverse array of educational opportunities, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education programs, and extensive fine arts offerings, which have historically earned the school a strong reputation in music and theater.

Beyond the classroom, Catonsville High is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a wide range of varsity athletics, competitive clubs, and student organizations. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and civic engagement. With its strategic location near Baltimore, the school serves as a central hub for local families, maintaining a strong connection to its surrounding community while preparing its student body for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

For more information, contact Catonsville High at (410) 887-0808 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

421 Bloomsbury Ave
Baltimore, MD 21228
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CATONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Baltimore, MD with about 1,783 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,783
Teachers:
103.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,783 students

White
52.1%
Black or African American
26.0%
Asian
10.8%
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%
Two or more races
5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.