At a glance
Reported students
942
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Western School of Technology: 942 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
15.9:1 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
- 936
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Western School of Technology
Western School of Technology 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 942 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 Black (55.5%) and Asian (18.2%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.2%. 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 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Western School of Technology
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.1 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 3.5 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
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White16.2%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black55.5%
- Asian18.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.2%
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
16 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.
Pikesville High
High · Grades 09–12
908 reported students
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
High · Grades 09–12
1,017 reported students
Owings Mills High
High · Grades 09–12
1,040 reported students
Chesapeake High
High · Grades 09–12
1,052 reported students
Randallstown High
High · Grades 09–12
1,091 reported students
Sparrows Point High
High · Grades 09–12
1,095 reported students
Public schools near Western School of Technology
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 High High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,735 | 1.2 mi |
| Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 68 | 1.4 mi |
| Edmondson-Westside High High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 910 | 2 mi |
| Green Street Academy High · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 808 | 2.5 mi |
| Woodlawn High High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,922 | 3.4 mi |
| Southwest EDLP at Woodlawn High School High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 4 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Western School of Technology
What grades does Western School of Technology serve?
Western School of Technology reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in Baltimore County Public Schools.
How many students attend Western School of Technology?
Western School of Technology reported 942 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 936 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Western School of Technology?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 942 students and 59.1 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 Western School of Technology a public, charter, or magnet school?
Western School of Technology is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Western School of Technology students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.2% 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 Western School of Technology in?
Western School of Technology 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 Western School of Technology?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Catonsville High (1.2 mi), Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies (1.4 mi), Edmondson-Westside High (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.