Pikesville High

pikesvillehs.bcps.org/

908 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pikesville High School, located in Pikesville, Maryland, is a prominent secondary institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools system. Known for its strong commitment to academic rigor, the school offers a diverse range of programs, including an extensive Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum and various specialized electives designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. The school maintains a reputation for fostering a challenging learning environment while encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Pikesville High is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular life and community spirit. The school supports a wide array of student organizations, competitive athletic teams, and arts programs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. With its emphasis on inclusivity and student achievement, Pikesville High remains a central pillar of the local community, dedicated to equipping its diverse student body with the skills and support necessary to succeed in a global society.

908

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pikesville High
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	137
Black	460
Asian	44
Two or More	39
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
460 (50.7%)
White
222 (24.5%)
Hispanic
137 (15.1%)
Asian
44 (4.9%)
Two or More
39 (4.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)809-1217
Website:	http://pikesvillehs.bcps.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	908
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 244

Grade 10 260

Grade 11 177

Grade 12 227