New Town High School is a four-year public magnet high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is located on the northwest side of the county west of I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Serving 1,361 students in grades 9-12, New Town High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Town High School's student population of 1,361 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Burgundy, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
New Town High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Town High School is 0.15, 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
#972 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
92%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Town High School's ranking?
New Town High School is ranked #972 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are New Town High School often compared to?
New Town 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Town High School?
The graduation rate of New Town High School is 94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend New Town High School?
1,361 students attend New Town High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of New Town High School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Town High School?
New Town High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Town High School offer ?
New Town High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Town High School part of?
New Town High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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