For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,746 students in Catonsville, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Catonsville, MD are Western School Of Technology, Catonsville High School and Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catonsville, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Catonsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public high schools.
Catonsville, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western School Of Technology, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Catonsville, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western School Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Kenwood Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0840
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0840
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #22.
Catonsville High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
421 Bloomsbury Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0808
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-0808
Grades: 9-12
| 1,733 students
Rank: #33.
Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 S Rolling Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0934
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0934
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Catonsville, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Catonsville, MD include Western School Of Technology, Catonsville High School and Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies.
How many public high schools are located in Catonsville?
3 public high schools are located in Catonsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Catonsville?
Catonsville public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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