Patapsco High and Center for Arts

patapscohs.bcps.org

1,385 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts, located in Dundalk, Maryland, is a unique educational institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools system. It serves as both a comprehensive neighborhood high school and a regional magnet school for the arts. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic programs, which include a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, AVID, and career-readiness pathways, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

The hallmark of the institution is its specialized "Center for the Arts," a magnet program that draws talented students from across the county. This program offers pre-professional training in disciplines such as dance, theater, music, visual arts, and digital media. By integrating an intensive arts curriculum with traditional core academics, Patapsco fosters a vibrant, creative culture. The school prides itself on cultivating a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to pursue their artistic passions while maintaining high standards of scholarly achievement.

1,385

Total Students

82.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patapsco High and Center for Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	657
Hispanic	226
Black	359
Asian	20
Two or More	108
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	4

White
657 (47.4%)
Black
359 (25.9%)
Hispanic
226 (16.3%)
Two or More
108 (7.8%)
Asian
20 (1.4%)
American Indian
11 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

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)809-7060
Website:	http://patapscohs.bcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	815
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 9 400

Grade 10 366

Grade 11 311

Grade 12 308