Perry Hall High School is a public high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, established in 1967 enrolling about 2,000 students a year.
Serving 2,020 students in grades 9-12, Perry Hall High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,020 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Hall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Perry Hall High School's student population of 2,020 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,020 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perry Hall High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Hall High School is 0.70, 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
#361 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
36%
33%
White
39%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Perry Hall High School's ranking?
Perry Hall High School is ranked #361 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Perry Hall High School often compared to?
Perry Hall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loch Raven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry Hall High School?
The graduation rate of Perry Hall High School is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Perry Hall High School?
2,020 students attend Perry Hall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Perry Hall High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Hall High School?
Perry Hall High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perry Hall High School offer ?
Perry Hall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Perry Hall High School part of?
Perry Hall High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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