Sparrows Point High

7400 North Point Rd
Sparrows Point, MD 21219

sparrowspoinths.bcps.org

1,146 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sparrows Point High School, located in the historic peninsula community of Sparrows Point, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for students in Baltimore County. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community spirit and its long-standing traditions. The school curriculum offers a comprehensive academic program, including various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-focused electives, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Sparrows Point High is widely recognized for its robust athletic programs and diverse extracurricular activities, which are integral to the school’s culture. The campus environment emphasizes a commitment to student growth, fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to encourage academic excellence and personal development. With its unique location near the Chesapeake Bay and its roots tied to the area's industrial history, the school remains a focal point for local pride and student engagement in the region.

1,146

Total Students

69.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sparrows Point High
Demographic	Student Count
White	899
Hispanic	69
Black	107
Asian	17
Two or More	44
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
899 (78.4 %)
Black
107 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
69 (6.0 %)
Two or More
44 (3.8 %)
Asian
17 (1.5 %)
American Indian
8 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	(443)809-7517
Website:	http://sparrowspoinths.bcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 9 308

Grade 10 313

Grade 11 256

Grade 12 269