Dulaney High School

255 East Padonia Road

School District

Baltimore County Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

School Map for Baltimore County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating

The school rating calculation is based on four ratings: the Student Progress Rating or Academic Progress Rating, College Readiness Rating, Equity Rating, and Test Score Rating each designed to show different facets of school success. Learn more about GreatSchools Ratings

Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 15, 2023

Dulaney prepared our daughter for college with challenging courses and lots of club/after-school options. The physical building needs improvement but the students still succeed!
Submitted by parent on April 21, 2022

This school helps students prepare to score well in PSAT and SAT, and focus to prepare for good colleges. I like all my daughter’s teachers, they are really working hard
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2021

Building is falling apart and the county currently has no concrete plans to replace it (they may actually remodel Towson High before they do a new Dulaney, even though Towson's building is OK and the school is doing better). Dulaney has no AC, you can't drink the water (lead pipes), and mostly poor/outdated athletic facilities. Athletic programs pretty weak other than men's basketball, which has been drawing kids from the city for some years now.There's a lot of forces that will make it hard for Dulaney to remain even an average school. It may end up like Perry Hall is currently. It has been following that path for 10 years now.Expectations for students are fairly low. A student can get by with minimal homework and there isn't a ton of parental investment in clubs or other activities. This is partly (mostly?) due to changes in the zoning and housing patterns in the area, which isn't going to change anytime soon. Lots of families that can afford it put their kids into MIAA schools nearby.If you can afford it, go private or move to Hereford Zone. Obviously, if your kid is really bright, they can also apply for Carver (magnet school nearby) and that's great.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2021

Very disappointed with Dulaney. Direct communication is non-existent. Emails are rarely returned. There is no support or guidance from school counselors. Students teach themselves. This is not the educational experience I wanted for my children. The school environment is depressing. The physical facility is a disgrace. Baltimore County Public Education is shameful. I wish I was financially able to keep my children in private school.
Submitted by other on October 29, 2019

The only time I had something that was even close to happiness during my time here was when I was defying my teachers or the administration.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2019

Experience with classes and teachers mostly positive. Many AP level classes offered, with skilled, experienced, passionate teachers instructing.Many clubs and teams offered - something for everyone.Very negative experience with the administration. They do not respond, they do not disseminate information, they do not update information. They are not empathetic.
Submitted by parent on December 18, 2018

Teachers are excellent and spend time out of class to address learning issues. Excellent after school activities for music & STEM program. Unfortunately school infrastructure is crumbling and hope we get new school soon
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2017

Looking into how I can be of assistance to some of the kids having to deal with the bullying and race issues. My child isn’t invoked but when try’s to help , gets picked on as well
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2017

My daughter will graduate from Dulaney this year with a very positive take on her years there. She was involved in the many activities, the band is awesome and has tons of accolades. Her teachers were always willing to help whether it was an after school tutoring session or online help with a question about hw. They do need help with the Peer Tutoring program. That was very disorganized and not helpful. Most of the time another student wasn't available and it took a long time to get someone assigned.
Submitted by other on May 20, 2016

All I can say is expect to be bullied at this school and don't expect to make any friends at this school. The teachers do not take time to explain the material in detail. Not to mention that they force students to stand for the pledge of allegiance against their will even if their religion forbids them to. The teachers do nothing to help the students and the school is nothing but cliques
Submitted by student on October 24, 2013

Dulaney is a great school were us kids learn material we have never even heard or dreamt of.
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2013

This school is not good at all they allow bully at there school. When I was complaining they act as if they didn't care. A lot of kids don't live in the area goes there. Just sad. I want to send my child to a school who cares.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2011

I am an alumni and have a son who is a sophomore and my daughter graduated last June. Excellent school!