Best Schools with AP Courses in the Baltimore Area

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The Bryn Mawr School
Private School
Baltimore, MD
PK, K-12
214 reviews
#1 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Senior: If you want an exceedingly welcoming environment, a beautiful campus, and nurturing teachers and staff members, Bryn Mawr if the place for you/your child. I came to Bryn Mawr in the ninth grade and, surprisingly enough, the transition was great. I was a very shy person at that time, so it could be difficult for me to make friends sometimes, but through their summer buddy system, open house events, and running cross country before the actual school year started, I made friends with ease. You can easily take classes at Gilman or RPCS, so you get to have classes with all girls and co-ed classes. The arts community is amazing, and the athletics are pretty good too. However, my favorite thing about Bryn Mawr was how much I was pushed out of my comfort zone. I’m still introverted (it’s not a bad thing), but I’m significantly more willing to meet new people, go to new places, and be outside of my comfort zone. All in all, going to Bryn Mawr is the best choice I could have made!
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780 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Gilman School
Private School
Baltimore, MD
K-12
58 reviews
#2 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Middle School Student: I’m so sad I had to move. Gilman was the best part of my day! The students and teachers were very accepting, smart, fun, and could make a class or free time fun. After leaving Gilman I realized Gilman was an emotion, it was abstract in the sense it was an emotion. I’ve made lifelong friends there and can honestly say it is the best school ever!
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1,010 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Key School
Private School
Annapolis, MD
PK, K-12
124 reviews
#3 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Parent: If you are looking for a school that will help your child grow into a critical thinker, problem solver, environmental steward, and kind citizen… Key is the school for you! Key offers a challenging learning environment that is a blend of classroom and experiential learning. There are many schools in this area that claim to have excellent academics but the instruction is lecture/memorization. The Key School values deep thinking and communication. Students learn to listen to a diverse range of thought and contribute meaningfully to the dialogue. The teachers are amazing and care deeply for the children. The outdoor education program has challenged our children and helped build their confidence. They have gone places and done things they could never do outside of Key. In addition to the excellent academics and outdoor education program, the Key school fosters a community of kind and caring young people. Our children have made many friends and are truly happy at Key.
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650 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Park School of Baltimore
Private School
Baltimore, MD
PK, K-12
61 reviews
#5 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Parent: Great, welcoming, warm environment in the school. New kids feel at home and accepted. Lovely sense of community, support, and networking. Lots of opportunities and electives in the High school. STEM program is getting stronger. Fantastic communication between students and teachers. Superior drama, art, music curriculum and ensembles! College readiness program is absolutely perfect! Way to go, Park👍😊
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814 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Marriotts Ridge High School
Howard County Public Schools, MD
9-12
268 reviews
#1 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Sophomore: The academics are really good here, and I've been fortunate enough to get several wonderful teachers during my time here so far. While you definitely become prepared for college through the AP classes, the overall mental health and well-being of many students are probably not as good as they should be. The administration tries to address these issues, but their plans aren't very effective and these issues aren't taken as seriously as they probably should be. They are more focused on punishing academic dishonesty and drug use. Honestly, I think at least teachers, if not students, should have a say in these policies because they actually see the students on a regular basis and know at least somewhat of the kind of pressure many students are under from both their parents and peers to do well.
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1,261 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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River Hill High School
Howard County Public Schools, MD
9-12
294 reviews
#2 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Senior: Great school! Almost everyone here is a good student, very friendly atmosphere, while still being highly competitive. Very enjoyable to be here!
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1,153 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Centennial High School
Howard County Public Schools, MD
9-12
308 reviews
#3 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Alum: I felt that Centennial High School prepared me for college 100%. During my four years there I was pushed acdemically to do my best by teachers who care and by my surrounding classmates who also reached for success in their academics. Although we didn't have the best football team, we had an awesome "6th man" student section that supported many of the supports. I have great memories attending volleyball and basketball games. I was also able to participate in athletics all 4 years there. I met some of my best friends and would not want to go to any other high school. The teachers there want you to succeed.
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1,505 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Friends School of Baltimore
Private School
Baltimore, MD
PK, K-12
83 reviews
#6 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Alum: I am a Friends School alum Class of 2017 and I really enjoyed my time at Friends. It is not perfect, but I do not regret spending the majority of my grade school time there. I enjoyed that I had to play a sport because it made me more well rounded as a person. There are many extra curricular activities which makes this school a great fit or anyone regardless of their interests. Being a part of the minority at this school, I learned a lot about myself and the world and for that I am truly thankful. Lastly, this school most definitely prepared me for college. I never realized how prepared I was until I was placed in the college curriculum and I am more successful than I ever thought I'd be. Thank you, Friends!
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850 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Glenelg Country School
Private School
Ellicott City, MD
PK, K-12
54 reviews
#7 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Parent: Glenelg Country School is an outstanding place with challenging curriculum and nice community! Great school to foster intellectual growth. The faculty and staff are very supportive and truly care about students’ success. Glenelg offers a lot of resources and volunteer opportunities locally and internationally. Beautiful campus.
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780 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Severn School
Private School
Severna Park, MD
PK, K-12
89 reviews
#8 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Parent: This is our 3rd year at Severn School. We looked into every private school within 50 miles of our home, we toured Severn's Lower School and knew that Severn was a perfect fit for our son. Severn prides itself on developing a well-rounded individual that is confident, respectful, intelligent, ambitious - they are helping create successful contributors to society. The attention that each student receives is unparalleled. Language arts to social studies to math to science to Spanish and art and music to technology; each student is provided differentiated education so they can thrive and be challenged. Aside from the academic programs, they have "character building" classes guiding students on how to be a good human being teaching empathy, understanding, compassion- important things often overlooked in the education system. Severn School has checked all of our boxes for our son's education, and without question our daughter will follow in his footsteps and be a Severn Admiral!
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A+
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856 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Roland Park Country School
Private School
Baltimore, MD
PK, K-12
165 reviews
#11 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Works Here: Roland Park Country School is a wonderfully supportive community that empowers girls and provides them with individual support and attention. The teachers care deeply about their students' academic and personal successes. The classroom content is challenging and interesting, and the school is also committed to wellness. My daughter is currently attending Littlest Reds, and I cannot say enough about how amazing their care has been over the past year plus. I am so happy she is already enjoying her second year there so much; exploring the outdoors everyday!
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610 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Atholton High School
Howard County Public Schools, MD
9-12
404 reviews
#4 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Alum: Atholton High School prepared me very well for college. The courses offered, such as accounting and AP Micro/Macroeconomics are classes one should definitely take if they are considering pursuing a business degree. Not only is the faculty good at teaching these classes so that they are significantly easier in college, they also set you up to pass the AP exams. The science and math department at Atholton is also very good and the only reason I did so well in General Chemistry this past semester was because of my sophomore year chemistry teacher. The school is one of the most diverse in Howard County, both ethnically and socioeconomically, and has a fantastic athletics program.
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1,448 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Private School
Baltimore, MD
PK, K-12
81 reviews
#13 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Alum: Really great school, knowledgeable teachers and involved administration. Hot meals served at lunch are excellent, and classes are taught at a high level to help prepare for college. College advisers are incredibly helpful and friendly. However, some of the clubs and activities aren't very well developed, mostly because of lack of student interest.
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954 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mount Hebron High School
Howard County Public Schools, MD
9-12
407 reviews
#5 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Senior: Mount Hebron High School is a great school with lots of opportunities to excel academically and athletically. I like the fact that it has good diversity. Parents are very invested in their children and always step up to volunteer in various events and activities. The school administration is very supportive of the teachers, students and parents alike. The school has a strong athletic and marching band program. My school has a very close knit and community feel which I really cherish. My high school years was very memorable and I made life long friends there. Also, I feel that I am college ready after leaving the Mt. Hebron because of the challenging courses I was able to take along with many life long skills I have learned as well.
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1,577 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Boys' Latin School of Maryland
Private School
Baltimore, MD
K-12
33 reviews
#14 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Senior: Boys Latin offers a great environment for young men to learn and grow together. Though athletics are a huge part of the school, there are many opportunities for non-athletes to express themselves and get involved. Though I'm looking forward to college, I'll miss my brothers and my teachers at Boys Latin.
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625 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Notre Dame Preparatory School
Private School
Towson, MD
6-12
166 reviews
#15 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Junior: I really love NDP! The traditions, academics, and all of the amazing people have truly made my high school experience great! However, I just wish there would be more diversity among students. In addition, I think it would be great to have more opportunities for students interested in social sciences and english. While STEAM is great, and the new science classes are so cool, there are not as many opportunities for students interested in social sciences and english. If a student is not a part of the formal Humanities program, their class options are pretty limited when it comes to electives. Overall, I would really recommend NDP!
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812 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Hereford High School
Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
9-12
230 reviews
#6 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Senior: Its a great school! It is a safe environment and the staff is very nice. They have lots of things to help students get ready for college like the avid program, guidance counselors, and teachers. Overall everything is organized in the school. There is always a police officer at the school just incase an incident does happen which makes the students feel safe and the students parents at ease. There is an issue with diversity but overall most of the kids are accepting and there is little to no bullying at the school. If there ever is any, the staff puts an end to it right away. Growing up in Hereford was a pleasure and taught me alot. I would recommend that parents send their child to this school because over all it is a safe and successful environment.
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1,249 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Glenelg High School
Howard County Public Schools, MD
9-12
178 reviews
#7 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Senior: Glenelg is a very good place to be if you're in the gifted/talented or AP classes, but there is a big gap between the Honors/on-grade courses and higher level classes. Honors is basically just on grade. The school is almost split in two. The advanced teachers seem to work much harder and care much more about the students. The other teachers are still good, but definitely don't try to challenge the students. Most people at Glenelg are great, people get along and accept the differences of others. There are some students though who do not respect the differences between people and voice these opinions very visibly. You definitely won't run into these problems as often in the Gifted/talented and AP courses as you would in the other courses (this is not to say that all the people in the lower classes are abrasive-most of them are lovely). If you go to Glenelg, enroll in the difficult classes. They are hard, but it'll teach you discipline and acceptance. Overall a great school.
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1,205 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Eastern Technical High School
Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
9-12
582 reviews
#8 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Senior: Before coming to Eastern, I went to a very small private middle school. Therefore, I was very nervous to make the transition into a larger public high school where I didn’t know anyone. However, I soon fell in love with the school and felt welcomed by everyone at Eastern Tech. The classes are very small so I am able to get a lot of personal attention from all of my teachers. In addition, I also love that this school challenges me academically. I am able to take AP classes such as AP Seminar and AP research to better prepare myself for college. Overall, my high school experience has been amazing. I have made some great friends and I feel very prepared for my future. I have recently been accepted to all 7 colleges that I have applied to, and I believe a large portion of that is due to the fact that I attend eastern tech!
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1,174 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Garrison Forest School
Private School
Owings Mills, MD
PK, K-12
63 reviews
#17 Best Private High Schools in Baltimore Area
Senior: At GFS, the grade you enter our close knit community doesn’t matter because you are instantly a member of our family from the first day. The difference this school has made on me is extraordinary and has allowed me to grow into the confident women that was always inside of me. Before Garrison, I was the girl who sat in the back and rarely spoke but now as a senior, I have spoken in front of the whole school dozens of times and learned how to use my voice to enact change. This last statement really speaks volumes for my growth because despite being a POC in a PWI, I still feel comfortable and safe to speak my opinions. Even more so, taking advantage of this school’s Women In Science and Engineering Partnership with Johns Hopkins and exceptional Jenkins Fellowship for service work have prepared me for college laboratory work and the real world. I give my unconditional support to all interested students who wish to find a school they can call home. Leaving GFS will be a hard one!
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600 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Oldfields School
Private School
Sparks Glencoe, MD
8-12
64 reviews
Parent: It is a shame that more people do not know about Oldfields, I had never heard of it before my daughter decided to make a change. From being a mid-year transfer last year to a returning student this year, we LOVE everything about OS! Academics, athletics, theater, teachers and administration. Everyone is so engaged and enthusiastic about the students and their interests. Making the switch from public school was the best decision we made, our daughter thrived in the new environment and is continuing to challenge herself this year.
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Overall Niche Grade
120 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
9-12
507 reviews
#9 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Freshman: No doubt the best high school in the area if you are interested in art, cooking, singing, acting, or in any way expressing yourself. The most welcoming, accepting, and tolerant school in Maryland. I love it here, and everyone else I talk to does as well! They also offer many college readiness and advanced academics programs. If you are more interested in athletics, this is not the school for you. It is also a beautiful school with a wonderful environment. Many students walk to the Five Guys next door after school! The "Carver Culture", as the students here call it, is completely different than any other school, and we take so much pride in that fact.
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878 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Reservoir High School
Howard County Public Schools, MD
9-12
328 reviews
#10 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Alum: Reservoir High Scool is a mixed bag. There are some really great teachers who truly care about their students and love to teach, but there are also some teachers who don't do anything to "teach," who clearly do not like their job and who don't care about their students. The best parts of the school are the theatre and music departments because those teachers work hard and care, and the community and family those departments create are irreplaceable. I wish the board of education acknowledged that because those departments are so poorly funded and not given enough attention.
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1,470 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Dulaney High School
Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
9-12
357 reviews
#11 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Alum: Dulaney was an amazing school ! The teachers were very friendly and eager to teach. My senior year I was beyond sad to leave I would highly recommend Dulaney. The students were attentive and very ambitious to learn. Dulaney offer's many activity's that you can get involved in like track,football, basketball and theater just to name a few. Dulaney is all about their students and making sure they have all the necessities they need to be successful through out there 4 years. If I could change one thing about Dulaney it would be more activity's for the seniors, yes they offer painting the rock, senior breakfast and many other things but what about senior movie day, senior dance? just some recommendations of activity's before our two big days which are prom and graduation. Other then that Dulaney is an incredible school for our youth!
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1,828 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Towson High School
Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
9-12
425 reviews
#12 Best Public High Schools in Baltimore Area
Alum: Towson High School offers numerous AP classes taught by excellent teachers that challenged and prepared me for college. I liked how most teachers are approachable and friendly. This allowed the school environment to be more casual and fun. I also saw that most of my fellow students are responsible and self-disciplined. They healthily balance their studies and social lives. Also, the school's theatrical productions are a must see! There are many talented singers in this school! There are many clubs to pick from and to meet new people. Overall, Towson High is an excellent school for those who want to be surrounded by a positive environment while being pushed academically to be ready for their college life.
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1,509 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Garrison Forest School
Private School
Owings Mills, MD
PK, K-12
63 reviews
Senior: At GFS, the grade you enter our close knit community doesn’t matter because you are instantly a member of our family from the first day. The difference this school has made on me is extraordinary and has allowed me to grow into the confident women that was always inside of me. Before Garrison, I was the girl who sat in the back and rarely spoke but now as a senior, I have spoken in front of the whole school dozens of times and learned how to use my voice to enact change. This last statement really speaks volumes for my growth because despite being a POC in a PWI, I still feel comfortable and safe to speak my opinions. Even more so, taking advantage of this school’s Women In Science and Engineering Partnership with Johns Hopkins and exceptional Jenkins Fellowship for service work have prepared me for college laboratory work and the real world. I give my unconditional support to all interested students who wish to find a school they can call home. Leaving GFS will be a hard one!
Read 63 Reviews
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600 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mercy High School, Baltimore
Private School
Baltimore, MD
9-12
114 reviews
Alum: I graduated from Mercy a few years ago and the way it prepared me academically and socially for college and beyond is incomparable. College academics seemed like a walk in the park compared to Mercy's Honors program. The relationship I formed with the teachers empowered me to work hard in the classroom and ask for help when I needed it. I also found my interests and strengths at Mercy that informed my path moving forward. What is most fascinating about my classmates is that the students who couldn't wait to graduate are the ones who support the school the most and constantly say they wish they could go back. Whether or not you realize the power of the school while you're there, the things you learn and the experience you gain follow you throughout your life. The test scores may be lower than other schools, but this place is truly Magic.
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360 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Oldfields School
Private School
Sparks Glencoe, MD
8-12
64 reviews
Parent: It is a shame that more people do not know about Oldfields, I had never heard of it before my daughter decided to make a change. From being a mid-year transfer last year to a returning student this year, we LOVE everything about OS! Academics, athletics, theater, teachers and administration. Everyone is so engaged and enthusiastic about the students and their interests. Making the switch from public school was the best decision we made, our daughter thrived in the new environment and is continuing to challenge herself this year.
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120 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Bryn Mawr School

Gilman School

Key School

Park School of Baltimore

Marriotts Ridge High School

River Hill High School

Centennial High School

Friends School of Baltimore

Glenelg Country School

Severn School

Roland Park Country School

Atholton High School

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School

Mount Hebron High School

The Boys' Latin School of Maryland

Notre Dame Preparatory School

Hereford High School

Glenelg High School

Eastern Technical High School

Garrison Forest School

Oldfields School

George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology

Reservoir High School

Dulaney High School

Towson High School

Garrison Forest School

Mercy High School, Baltimore

Oldfields School