Eastern Technical High School Ranked #1 in Maryland & Baltimore County

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. RELATED: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Ranked No. 1 Among City High Schools 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

2. Western School of Technology

3. George W. Carver Center for Arts and Technology

4. Hereford High School

5. Dulaney High School

6. Towson High Law and Public Policy

7. Catonsville High School

8. Pikesville High School

9. Franklin High School

10. Loch Raven High School

11. Patapsco High and Center for Arts

12. Perry Hall High School

13. Randallstown High School

14. Sparrows Point High School

15. Kenwood High IB and Sports Science

16. New Town High School

17. Chesapeake High School

18. Milford Mill Academy

19. Overlea High School

20. Dundalk High School

21. Lansdowne High and Academy of Finance

22. Owings Mills High School

23. Parkville High and Center for Math/Science

24. Woodlawn High School

25. Battle Monument School

26. BCDC Educational Center

27. Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies

28. Home Assignments-Secondary

29. Maiden Choice School

30. Northeast Edlp at Parkville High School

31. Northwest Edlp at Milford Mill Academy

32. Ridge/Ruxton School

33. Rosedale Center

34. Sollers Point Technical High School

35. Southeast Edlp at Dundalk High School