Towson High Law & Public Policy

Towson High Law & Public Policy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
69 Cedar Ave,  Towson, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
3.7
3.6
1,678 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
80.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
12.8%
State Average
22.4%
Math
20.1%
State Average
31.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
305:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.4%
White
56.6%
Black
22.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Hispanic
6.6%
Two or more races
5.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 623 Students
Towson University 415 Students
University of Delaware 236 Students
Temple University 232 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 191 Students
Salisbury University 178 Students
Loyola University Maryland 151 Students
Johns Hopkins University 144 Students
James Madison University 140 Students
Georgetown University 136 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 210 Students
Psychology 188 Students
Biology 169 Students
Political Science and Government 117 Students
Nursing 100 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 86 Students
Computer Science 80 Students
Environmental Science 70 Students
Pre-Law Studies 67 Students
Criminology 57 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 464 Reviews
2.0 Sophomore
9/10/2024
I'm a current sophomore here and the school is alright, nothing special about it. If you're not a part of the LPP program then you don't get a lot of attention. Students suck, teachers either care a bit or don't at all. Admin SUCKS. Building is always trashed. We do have good sports and clubs though. Overall it's meh.
3.0 Senior
8/12/2024
There was an understanding between the students and teachers that there were fixes that needed to be made to the building, however the academic changes don't seem to be in progress.
2.0 Alum
5/6/2024
it wasn't anything crazy it was a normal high school really nothing too bad. I graduated when covid hit so i didn't get a prom and graduation (which I'm honestly not sad about at all) I played football and did field and track while enrolled there and it was a fun experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
4.0 parent
11/19/2014
I love the polite staff and nice policies, but somethings are missing here or I think so as a parent! One of the most important issues for us is the safety of our children. My daughter couldn't get the bus facility because our home was not in the acceptable range. I am wondering how I should have a...
2.0 parent
4/28/2014
Towson High School has a superb Music Department with great involvement from the teachers and music boosters group. However, the excitement and fervor generated there does not carry over into other departments and in fact some teachers would encourage your child not to continue taking certain subjec...
1.0 parent
1/26/2014
I am very disappointed in Towson High School. I am sure it's a great school for kids that are self motivated, high performing and know what they want to do but if your child has special needs you might think about looking at other school.
3.0 parent
7/14/2013
Towson High School has great academics and has some great teachers. If your child is high functioning asberger's or needs to be motivated or have their hand held or pushed a little you may want to consider another school. The guidance department is totally unsupportive and don't return phone calls a...

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