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Applications And Research Laboratory vs. Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies

Should you attend Applications And Research Laboratory or Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Applications And Research Laboratory
10920 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies
901 S Rolling Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
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Top 30%
Overview
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Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
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60 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
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63% | 37%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Applications And Research Laboratory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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4:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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<50%
(21-22 School Year Data)
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<50%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
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<50%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
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<50%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies with the average graduation rate observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies by grade.
Grade 9 Students
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20
Grade 10 Students
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20
Grade 11 Students
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2
Grade 12 Students
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18

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
% Asian
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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0.39
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This chart showcases the diversity score of Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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63%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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8%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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