Serving 895 students in grades 9-12, Pikesville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pikesville High School's student population of 895 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pikesville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pikesville High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#548 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
53%
33%
White
29%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikesville High School's ranking?
Pikesville High School is ranked #548 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pikesville High School often compared to?
Pikesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pikesville High School?
The graduation rate of Pikesville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pikesville High School?
895 students attend Pikesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pikesville High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pikesville High School?
Pikesville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pikesville High School offer ?
Pikesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pikesville High School part of?
Pikesville High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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