Original Research by School Decision on Northeast Edlp at Parkville High School
Northeast EDLP at Parkville High School is an alternative school serving grades ten through twelve in the Baltimore County Public Schools district, located in Towson. This is a special-purpose setting, and the available data reflects that, with many of the standard academic performance metrics that apply to comprehensive high schools either suppressed or missing entirely.
The school is small. Its enrollment is very small, with only students in the tenth and twelfth grades reported. The student body is predominantly Black, with a smaller share of Hispanic students; no other racial or ethnic groups are represented in the reported enrollment. Information on special populations, such as students with Individualized Education Programs or English learners, was not available. The school qualifies as an alternative school under the state's classification.
Because this is an alternative school, the typical measures of academic performance do not apply in the same way they would to a traditional high school. State testing data for mathematics was suppressed, meaning results were not reported in a way that allows for public comparison. No graduation rate was available. No chronic absenteeism data was provided. These gaps are not unusual for an alternative setting, where the student population often includes those who need a different educational structure or support than a traditional school provides. A parent or guardian should understand that the school's mission and the students it serves likely place it outside the framework of standard accountability metrics. Enrollment is small by design, and the focus is on meeting individual student needs rather than aggregate performance benchmarks.
Towson, where the school is located, serves as the county seat of Baltimore County and is a mix of residential neighborhoods, a major shopping mall, and two universities. The downtown area around the courthouse has a traditional street grid, while the broader community includes well-known neighborhoods like Rodgers Forge and Stoneleigh. The housing market in this part of Baltimore County shows home values that are higher than the state median, and rents are correspondingly elevated, reflecting the area's desirability due to its institutional employers, including Towson University and county government, and its proximity to Baltimore City.
The parent district, Baltimore County Public Schools, has been active in several recent changes that affect all its schools, including this one. The district adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum aligned with the science of reading starting in the 2023-2024 school year. Boundary changes affecting several high school feeder systems were approved to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year. A district-wide cell phone policy restricting use during instructional time was implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. The district is also implementing the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, a multi-year state plan that expands pre-K, increases teacher salaries, and aims to improve college and career readiness, with additional state funding allocated for these purposes. Voters also approved a bond issue for school safety and security improvements.
For a family, this school is not a typical comprehensive high school. It is designed for a specific population of students who, for a variety of reasons, need an alternative learning environment. The lack of public-facing academic data is likely a function of the school's nature, not a reflection of its quality. A parent considering this placement should contact the school or the district directly to understand the specific programs, the admissions criteria, the support services provided, and how the school works to help students meet their goals, whether those are a diploma, transition to further education, or entry into the workforce. The school's small size suggests a highly individualized setting, but the details of what that looks like day to day are not captured in the available data.
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