Overlea High

overleahs.bcps.org

1,474 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Overlea High School, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is perhaps best known for its specialized **Academy of Finance**, a rigorous program that provides students with industry-standard curriculum, professional development, and internship opportunities in business, economics, and financial services. This flagship program is part of the National Academy Foundation (NAF) network, designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world career readiness.

Beyond its focus on finance, Overlea High offers a diverse academic environment that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and community engagement, striving to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce. With its central location on Kenwood Avenue, Overlea serves as a significant hub for student development in the surrounding community.

1,474

Total Students

86.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overlea High
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	221
Black	950
Asian	47
Two or More	70
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

Black
950 (64.5%)
Hispanic
221 (15.0%)
White
174 (11.8%)
Two or More
70 (4.7%)
Asian
47 (3.2%)
American Indian
10 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(443)809-5241
Website:	http://overleahs.bcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	867
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 468

Grade 10 368

Grade 11 346

Grade 12 292