Towson High School is a high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, founded in 1873. The school's current stone structure was built in 1949.
Serving 1,558 students in grades 9-12, Towson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Towson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Towson High School's student population of 1,558 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,558 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1873
School Rankings
Towson High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Towson High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
26%
32%
White
53%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Generals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Towson High School's ranking?
Towson High School is ranked #83 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Towson High School often compared to?
Towson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dulaney High School, George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Towson High School?
The graduation rate of Towson High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Towson High School?
1,558 students attend Towson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Towson High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Towson High School?
Towson High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Towson High School offer ?
Towson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Towson High School part of?
Towson High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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