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Loch Raven High School

Public | 9-12 | 1002 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 5, 2010

Have 2 sons at Loch Raven and am thrilled with the educational instruction. For such a small school they offer a great choice of classes, athletics and clubs. EDLINE helps keep parents in the loop an school communication is excellent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

there is a split between really good students and really terrible students. Good academics as long as the students are willing to learn. Faculty is great but the office staff is kinda mediocre. All in all, its an average school.


Posted December 13, 2007

Im a freshman at LRH and i have only been here for almost a half of year and i know from the past months that all my teachers have been wonderful and they (usualy) always offer help if you need it i am a proud student of LRH
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 19, 2005

This is excellent all inclusive school with demanding curriculum and a reputation for successful students and successful athletics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2004

My eldest son graduated from Loch Raven High School in 1999. The prinicipal was terrific, when my son got on the honor roll for the first time, he gave my son a congratulatory note. The teachers really cared, and the communicated with me. The prinicipal is now leaving the school after 10 years, and I hope that the prinicipal that succeeds him is as good. A good leader makes for good teachers and students. My youngest son will start to attend Loch Raven High School this year, and I hope that we recei ve the same quality services that we had with my eldest son. I rate this school as the number one in Baltimore County.
—Submitted by Robin Shaffer, a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

Loch Raven High School has the most devoted Principal that I have ever seen. He cares with all of his heart for the students and the teachers. He has worked very hard to keep his school rated as one of the finests school in Maryland. I have one student currently in the school and one who has graduated. LRHS has sprit and many opportunities for special interests of your child. Excellent Math dept, Music, Drama and Science. School functions are well attended by students. The Students care about their school.
—Submitted by E. Clark, a parent


Posted October 22, 2003

As a teacher, I find Loch Raven to be the 'perfect' size for a high school. We have approximately 1000 students and teachers and staff get to know the students as individuals. This helps to promote a caring environment where teachers are willing to take on extra duties or extra teaching loads to provide the best possible experience for students. And we love to go the extra mile because our kids are the greatest! The students are friendly and enthusiastic. They want to go to good colleges and will seek academic challenges to help prepare them. We are the best kept secret in Baltimore County.
—Submitted by a teacher


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Algebra

The state average for Algebra was 84% in 2012.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
>=95%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 82% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 83% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, Algebra, and Biology upon completion of each course. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 46%
Black 25% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 6%
Hispanic 2% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 17%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1212 Cowpens Ave
Baltimore, MD 21286
Phone: (410) 887-3525

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