Lansdowne High School, formerly known as Lansdowne Sr. High School, and currently known as the Lansdowne High School Academy for Advanced Professional Studies, is a four-year public high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States.
Serving 1,313 students in grades 9-12, Lansdowne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lansdowne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lansdowne High School's student population of 1,313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Blue, Red
School Motto
#DoGreatBeGreat #VictoriousVikings
School Rankings
Lansdowne High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lansdowne High School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
34%
24%
Black
23%
32%
White
31%
31%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lansdowne High School's ranking?
Lansdowne High School is ranked #1022 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lansdowne High School?
The graduation rate of Lansdowne High School is 76%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lansdowne High School?
1,313 students attend Lansdowne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Lansdowne High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lansdowne High School?
Lansdowne High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lansdowne High School offer ?
Lansdowne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lansdowne High School part of?
Lansdowne High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lansdowne High School located?
Lansdowne High School is located in the Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands neighborhood of Halethorpe, MD. There are 4 other public schools located in Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands.
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