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Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is home to 35 high schools, but one institution stands clearly above the rest: Eastern Technical High School. Not only does Eastern Tech hold the #1 ranking in Baltimore County, it also ranks #1 across the entire state of Maryland, according to US News.
The school, located in Baltimore, has earned its reputation by combining rigorous academics with strong career and technology programs. Eastern Tech’s students benefit from a wide array of Advanced Placement® (AP) courses and exams, with participation rates among the highest in the state. That commitment to academic rigor has translated into a remarkable college readiness score of 83.6, one of the strongest indicators of future success for graduates.
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The school also boasts a graduation rate of 95% or higher, ensuring that nearly every student who enters Eastern Tech walks across the stage prepared for life after high school. With an enrollment of about 1,276 students in grades 9-12, Eastern Tech offers both a challenging academic environment and a supportive community that helps students excel.
While other standout BCPS schools, including Western School of Technology (#2 in the county, #5 in Maryland) and George W. Carver Center for Arts and Technology (#3 in the county, #24 in Maryland) — also achieve impressive statewide rankings, Eastern Tech’s consistent performance has cemented it as the flagship high school in Baltimore County.
For families in Baltimore County seeking a school that blends academic rigor, career preparation, and high achievement, Eastern Technical High School stands as the gold standard.
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1. Eastern Technical High School
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2. Western School of Technology
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3. George W. Carver Center for Arts and Technology
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4. Hereford High School
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5. Dulaney High School
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6. Towson High Law and Public Policy
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7. Catonsville High School
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8. Pikesville High School
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9. Franklin High School
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10. Loch Raven High School
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11. Patapsco High and Center for Arts
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12. Perry Hall High School
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13. Randallstown High School
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14. Sparrows Point High School
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15. Kenwood High IB and Sports Science
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16. New Town High School
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17. Chesapeake High School
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18. Milford Mill Academy
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19. Overlea High School
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20. Dundalk High School
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21. Lansdowne High and Academy of Finance
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22. Owings Mills High School
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23. Parkville High and Center for Math/Science
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24. Woodlawn High School
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25. Battle Monument School
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26. BCDC Educational Center
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27. Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies
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28. Home Assignments-Secondary
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29. Maiden Choice School
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30. Northeast Edlp at Parkville High School
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31. Northwest Edlp at Milford Mill Academy
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32. Ridge/Ruxton School
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33. Rosedale Center
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34. Sollers Point Technical High School
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35. Southeast Edlp at Dundalk High School
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