Sparrows Point High School
School Overview
Sparrows Point High School is a public school located in Sparrows Point, Maryland. It is a school in Baltimore County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, about 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 77% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 951 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 55 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 951 students are attending Sparrows Point High School. By gender, there are 463 and 488 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Sparrows Point High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 340 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Black | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| White | 292 | 136 | 156 |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| IDEA program | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Total | 340 | 161 | 179 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 55 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Sparrows Point High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 98.2% of teachers are certified. 94.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 55 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 54 | 98.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.6% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 317 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 313,519 Households |
| Population | 807,647 |
| Male | 392,496 |
| Female | 435,522 |
| Child Population | 240,931 |
| Total Housing Units | 337,052 Units |
| Average House Value | $261,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,302 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.80% |
| Average Household Income | $76,866 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.77% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Sparrows Point High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 256 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 259 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Sparrows Point High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 256 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 42 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 63 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 204 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 259 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Baltimore County Public Schools
In Baltimore County Public Schools, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.