Baltimore County Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 6901 N. Charles Street in Towson, Maryland, Baltimore County Public Schools is a fully operational, comprehensive public school district serving a sprawling suburban setting within the greater Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metropolitan area. As a foundational educational institution for the region, the district oversees 178 active schools that deliver a complete academic journey spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The system educates a vibrant and diverse community of 110,024 students, encompassing a rich demographic profile that includes approximately 43,366 Black, 32,210 White, 19,795 Hispanic, and 8,114 Asian students, alongside thousands of multiracial, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners.

To support its expansive student body and varied educational programs, Baltimore County Public Schools maintains a robust staffing infrastructure powered by over 31,167 full-time equivalent staff members. Direct classroom instruction is driven by a strong teaching force of nearly 14,684 full-time equivalent educators, who are bolstered by approximately 1,200 instructional aides offering specialized, hands-on assistance. Furthermore, more than 15,280 operational and administrative support staff ensure that schools run safely and efficiently while delivering crucial student services. This comprehensive support model reflects the district's scale and commitment to serving families across the region, with further resources and community details available at bcps.org.
178
Total Schools
110,024
Total Students
14,683.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baltimore County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White32,210
Hispanic19,795
Black43,366
Asian8,114
Two or More5,946
American Indian436
Pacific Islander144
  • Black
    43,366 (39.4%)
  • White
    32,210 (29.3%)
  • Hispanic
    19,795 (18.0%)
  • Asian
    8,114 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    5,946 (5.4%)
  • American Indian
    436 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    144 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Baltimore County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary111
Middle29
High33
Other7
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:178
Students:110,024*
Teachers (FTE):14,683.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5
Schools in Baltimore County Public Schools
Found 180 Schools