Serving 942 students in grades 9-12, Western School Of Technology ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Western School Of Technology's student population of 942 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
942 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western School Of Technology ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western School Of Technology 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
#19 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
56%
33%
White
16%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western School Of Technology's ranking?
Western School Of Technology is ranked #19 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Western School Of Technology often compared to?
Western School Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, Eastern Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western School Of Technology?
The graduation rate of Western School Of Technology is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Western School Of Technology?
942 students attend Western School Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Western School Of Technology students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western School Of Technology?
Western School Of Technology has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western School Of Technology offer ?
Western School Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western School Of Technology part of?
Western School Of Technology is part of Baltimore County School District.
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