Catonsville High

catonsvillehs.bcps.org

1,729 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,729

Total Students

107.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catonsville High
Demographic	Student Count
White	817
Hispanic	126
Black	447
Asian	238
Two or More	93
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
817 (47.3 %)
Black
447 (25.9 %)
Asian
238 (13.8 %)
Hispanic
126 (7.3 %)
Two or More
93 (5.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-0808
Website:	http://catonsvillehs.bcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	641
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 429

Grade 10 458

Grade 11 392

Grade 12 450