MDHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies — School Profile & District Info

High|Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore County Public Schools

Baltimore, MD 21228

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
60
Student:Teacher
3.5:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
71.7%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate
<50%
Chronic Absenteeism
191.2%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
1 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
5 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4.9:1
Better than average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
23
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
14
93% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.89999998
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,666
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,492
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$22,022
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 12%State 43%Local 46%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$394,495
+0.8% 1yr+22.4% 5yr
Baltimore, MD metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.5%
Below 150% poverty line
5.2%
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Uninsured residents
8.4%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
16,577
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
14,968
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
4,704 (31%)
Autism
2,609 (17%)
Other Health Impairment
2,570 (17%)
Speech/Language Impairment
2,258 (15%)
Emotional Disturbance
577 (4%)
Intellectual Disability
419 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

68
Current enrollment
Growing(+24% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies

Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies currently enrolls 60 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MD.

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