PATAPSCO HIGH & CENTER FOR ARTS

Patapsco High & Center for Arts is a Title I public high school that is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 1,440 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 88 teachers, Patapsco High & Center for Arts has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts, located in Dundalk, Maryland, is a unique educational institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools system. It serves as both a comprehensive neighborhood high school and a regional magnet school for the arts. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic programs, which include a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, AVID, and career-readiness pathways, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

The hallmark of the institution is its specialized "Center for the Arts," a magnet program that draws talented students from across the county. This program offers pre-professional training in disciplines such as dance, theater, music, visual arts, and digital media. By integrating an intensive arts curriculum with traditional core academics, Patapsco fosters a vibrant, creative culture. The school prides itself on cultivating a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to pursue their artistic passions while maintaining high standards of scholarly achievement.

For more information, contact Patapsco High & Center for Arts at (410) 887-7060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.