Catonsville High School

Catonsville High School (CHS) is a four-year public high school in Catonsville, Maryland. It is located on the southwest side of Baltimore County, Maryland, close to the Baltimore border near Anne Arundel and Howard County, just outside the Baltimore Beltway.

Catonsville High School
Catonsville High School
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21228

United States
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TypePublic High School
Established1903
StatusOpen
School districtBaltimore Public Schools
SuperintendentDarryl Williams
CEEB code2120070
NCES School ID240012000355[1]
PrincipalMatthew Ames
Teaching staff110.68 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12[1]
GenderBoys and Girls (Co-ed)
Age14 years old to 21 years old
Enrollment1,813[1] (2021–2022)
Student to teacher ratio16.38[1]
Hours in school day6.5
CampusSuburban
Campus size64 acres (260,000 m2)
Color(s)Dark Blue and Gold    
SloganBe. Do. Create. Your Best.
Sports
  • Allied Bocce
  • Allied Soccer
  • Allied Softball
  • Badminton (Boys & Girls)
  • Baseball (Boys)
  • Basketball (Boys & Girls)
  • Cheerleading (Girls)
  • Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
  • Feild Hockey (Girls)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Lacrosse (Boys & Girls)
  • Soccer (Boys & Girls)
  • Softball (Girls)
  • Tennis (Boys & Girls)
  • Indoor/Outdoor Track & Feild (Boys & Girls)
  • Volleyball (Girls)
  • Wrestling (Boys) [2]
MascotComet
NicknameThe Comets
Team nameComets
NewspaperThe Comet
YearbookCatonian
Feeder schools
  • Westchester Elementary School
  • Hillcrest Elementary School
  • Woodbridge Elementary School
  • Westowne Elementary School
  • Catonsville Elementary School
  • Arbutus Elementary School
  • Relay Elementary School
  • Halethorpe Elementary School
  • Catonsville Middle School
  • Arbutus Middle School [3]
Websitecatonsvillehs.bcps.org

History

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The original school traces its roots to Catonsville School, formed in 1903. Students were taught at the original brick building until 1910, when a large new school was dedicated to relieve overcrowding. In 1925, Baltimore County purchased land and buildings from the Catonsville Country Club with the intention of making it the new high school.

In 1954, a new building was dedicated at the school's current location. The campus was originally the "Farmlands" estate, owned in the 19th century by Theodore Lurman.[4][5] The Lurman Woodland Theater on the school's grounds is named in his memory.

The school benefited from a 77,000-square-foot (7,200 m2) expansion in 1999. There have been other upgrades and renovations to many of the structures.[6]

Academics

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Catonsville High School received a 64.5 out of a possible 100 points (64%) on the 2018–2019 Maryland State Department of Education Report Card and received a 4 out of 5 star rating, ranking in the 61st percentile among all Maryland schools.[7]

Students

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The 2019–2020 enrollment at Catonsville High School was 1826.[1] The graduation rate at Catonsville High School ranged from 94% in 1998 to a low of 83% in 2001.[8]

Athletics

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State championships

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Girls Cross Country:

Boys Cross Country:

  • Class A 1946, 1959[9]
  • Class AA 1960, 1964[9]

Boys Soccer:

  • Pre-MPSSAA Combined Class 1918, 1919, 1921, 1928[9]

Volleyball:

  • Class A 1979, 1980, 1981,1982, 1983, 1986[9]
  • Class B 1987[9]

Girls Softball:

  • 4A 2021

Girls Basketball:

Boys Basketball:

Girls Indoor Track:

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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Catonsville High School
  1. ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public Schools - Catonsville High (240012000355)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Athletics".
  3. ^ https://cdnsm5-ss3.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_9047649/File/StrategicPlanning/KeyReports/SC2022FEB/SC2022%20AP%20J%20WCAG.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  4. ^ "Catonsville Historical Society". Archived from the original on December 19, 2010. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  5. ^ Lanham, Barry A. (2009). Baltimore County: Celebrating a Legacy 1659–2009. Baltimore County Historical Society. p. 84. ISBN 978-1-60743-522-8.
  6. ^ About Catonsville High School Archived 2008-09-21 at archive.today
  7. ^ Catonsville High 2018 - 2019 School Report Card
  8. ^ "Maryland Report Card--Graduation". Archived from the original on August 4, 2012.
  9. ^ a b c d e f "2019 MPSSAA Fall Record Book" (PDF).
  10. ^ a b c d "2019-20 MPSSAA Winter Record Book" (PDF).
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