Parkville High School is a four-year public high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The school was originally established in 1953 on what is now the location of Parkville Middle School. The current high school building opened in 1958.
Serving 2,021 students in grades 9-12, Parkville 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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,021 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Parkville High School's student population of 2,021 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,021 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Parkville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkville High School is 0.69, 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
#791 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
22%
23%
Black
47%
33%
White
19%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkville High School's ranking?
Parkville High School is ranked #791 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Parkville High School often compared to?
Parkville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkville High School?
The graduation rate of Parkville High School is 74%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Parkville High School?
2,021 students attend Parkville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Parkville High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkville High School?
Parkville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkville High School offer ?
Parkville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parkville High School part of?
Parkville High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/30/2020
Parkville is nice the teachers seem to care a lot more than I thought they would and I have no issues with other students it might be some drama here and there in the school but it doesn't effect the name of the school or the students. The teachers give time for our homework and that's great they are very understanding in some cases. The counselors are nice and make you feel very welcomed when you first meet them as well.
3 1/5/2019
Parkville puts a lot of focus on computer science, math and art. What do they not put much effort in? Music. Within a year, 4 of the band ensembles have been removed, there is only one orchestra class of almost 40 people, and the chorus program has also removed half of its classes. Don''t recommend going there if you like performin arts.
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