For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 vocational public high schools serving 11,874 students in Maryland.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Maryland are Eastern Technical High School, Western School Of Technology and George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland vocational public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Maryland vocational public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Vocational Public High Schools in Maryland (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1100 Mace Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 809-0190
Essex, MD 21221
(443) 809-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #22.
Western School Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Kenwood Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0840
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 809-0840
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
Rank: #33.
George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
938 York Rd
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2775
Towson, MD 21204
(443) 809-2775
Grades: 9-12
| 984 students
Rank: #44.
Harford Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3804
Grades: 9-12
| 979 students
Rank: #55.
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 W Oak Ridge Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8050
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8050
Grades: 11-12
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
Center For Career & Technical Education
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 729-6486
Grades: 11-12
| 289 students
Rank: #77.
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Calhoun Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #88.
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Grades: 9-12
| 1,677 students
Rank: #99.
Edmondson-westside High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Athol Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0685
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0685
Grades: 9-12
| 859 students
Rank: #1010.
Carver Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0553
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0553
Grades: 9-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Digital Harbor High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Covington Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 984-1256
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 984-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 1,591 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Patterson High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kane Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9276
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9276
Grades: 9-12
| 1,335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public high schools in Maryland?
The top ranked vocational public high schools in Maryland include Eastern Technical High School, Western School Of Technology and George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology.
How many vocational public high schools are located in Maryland?
12 vocational public high schools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland vocational public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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