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Towson High Law & Public Policy

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69 Cedar Ave
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 887-3608

Magnet | Grades 9-12 | Baltimore County Public Schools

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About Towson High Law & Public Policy

Towson High Law & Public Policy is located in Towson, MD and is one of 34 high schools in Baltimore County Public Schools. It is a magnet school that serves 1461 students in grades 9-12.

Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.

Towson High Law & Public Policy made AYP in 2007. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Towson High Law & Public Policy's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, Towson High Law & Public Policy had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Towson High Law & Public Policy's students and teachers.

Towson High Law & Public Policy Student Diversity

Students by Ethnicity (2007)
White 73 %
Black 18 %
Asian/Pacific Islander 6 %
Hispanic 2 %
American Indian/Alaskan Native < 1 %

Students by Gender (2007)
Male 51%
Female 49%

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Towson High Law & Public Policy Reviews

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by a Parent Anonymous

This school provided me with the opportunity to be involved in my child's education and helped my child to be the best possible. All the teachers were supportive and are willing to help any student who are in need. It is the best school a child can be sent to.

Aug 19, 2009

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by a Other Lesa

I was a member of the class of 2005 at THS. I loved that school and spent more time there than I did at home. I wont say that every day was perfect but overall, I could not have had a better education. I started college far ahead of many people and completed assignment that others struggled with with great ease. Easily the best school in Baltimore County.

Jan 13, 2009

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