New Town High

4931 New Town Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117

newtownhs.bcps.org

1,414 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Town High School, located in Owings Mills, Maryland, is a public secondary school operating within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its modern facilities and a diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, various elective programs, and robust support services designed to prepare students for both higher education and post-secondary career paths.

Beyond its core academics, New Town High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering an extensive array of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, student government, and various clubs centered around arts, technology, and community service. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to integrating technology into the classroom and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Through its active engagement with the local Owings Mills community, the school strives to cultivate student leadership and civic responsibility within its campus culture.

1,414

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Town High
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	39
Black	1,279
Asian	20
Two or More	47
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,279 (90.5%)
Two or More
47 (3.3%)
Hispanic
39 (2.8%)
White
23 (1.6%)
Asian
20 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

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:	(410)887-0000
Website:	http://newtownhs.bcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	643
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 9 363

Grade 10 403

Grade 11 309

Grade 12 339