At a glance
Reported students
1,735
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
99.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Catonsville High: 1,735 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,814
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Catonsville High
Catonsville High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Baltimore. It is one of 177 current school records connected to Baltimore County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,735 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, close to the Maryland median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.6%) and Black (23.3%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Catonsville High
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 99.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.6%
- Hispanic11.5%
- Black23.3%
- Asian16.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
26 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baltimore County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parkville High
High · Grades 09–12
1,877 reported students
Dulaney High
High · Grades 09–12
1,889 reported students
Kenwood High
High · Grades 09–12
1,900 reported students
Towson High
High · Grades 09–12
1,558 reported students
Woodlawn High
High · Grades 09–12
1,922 reported students
Franklin High
High · Grades 09–12
1,481 reported students
Public schools near Catonsville High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 68 | 0.6 mi |
| Western School of Technology High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 942 | 1.2 mi |
| Edmondson-Westside High High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 910 | 3.2 mi |
| Green Street Academy High · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 808 | 3.8 mi |
| Woodlawn High High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,922 | 3.9 mi |
| Southwest EDLP at Woodlawn High School High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 4 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Catonsville High
What grades does Catonsville High serve?
Catonsville High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Baltimore County Public Schools.
How many students attend Catonsville High?
Catonsville High reported 1,735 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,814 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Catonsville High?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 1,735 students and 99.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Catonsville High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Catonsville High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baltimore County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Catonsville High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Catonsville High in?
Catonsville High is part of Baltimore County Public Schools, based in Towson, MD, which operates 177 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Catonsville High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies (0.6 mi), Western School of Technology (1.2 mi), Edmondson-Westside High (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.