Cited by Baltimore Magazine and by Newsweek as a high achieving high school, Catonsville High School continues its one hundred year tradition of excellence as it plays a pivotal role in the vitality of a proud and supportive community. Student achievement, both in and out of the classroom, is critically important at Catonsville High School as a highly skilled and dedicated faculty provides a strong program of academic and extracurricular activities. A strong sense of community pervades Catonsville High School, as it is a hub of activity. An active and supportive PTSA, Sports Boosters Club, and Alumni Association make important contributions to the school’s rich and outstanding tradition of excellence. The school’s history of a strong, rigorous academic program coupled with an extensive array of extracurricular activities has made Catonsville High School a truly outstanding institution

With a projected enrollment of approximately 1500 students for the 2004-2005 school year, Catonsville High School serves a diverse student population. Approximately 25% of Catonsville High School’s students are members of a minority group; approximately 10% of CHS students receive special education services. The school’s program is designed to meet the needs of all students and includes an extensive array of standard, honors, gifted and talented and Advanced Placement courses. CHS’ offers several completer programs including University of Maryland and digital imaging. Special needs students are served by inclusion, self-contained, life skills programs, as well as a newly created program for students with identified behavioral disorders.

The Catonsville High School faculty is comprised of 100 teachers and 18 para-professionals. Ninety-four percent of faculty members are rated highly qualified in their content area; six percent hold conditional certification.

An extensive student activities program distinguishes Catonsville High School. The school’s interscholastic athletic program boasts 54 teams and involves over 700 students. Catonsville High School has received national recognition for its outstanding speech and debate program and has been well represented in other extracurricular activities including state and countywide music programs, It’s Academic, and mock trial competition. Catonsville High School boasts an outstanding student newspaper, yearbook, and literary magazine, as well as thriving theatre arts and music programs.