Patapsco is located in the suburban community of Dundalk, in southeastern Baltimore County.

In addition, students from throughout Baltimore County may also apply to the magnet programs, which include Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Dance, Instrumental Music, Theatre, Theatre Tech, and Vocal Music.

[1] Boys Soccer Patapsco incorporated a performing and visual arts magnet in 1995, and has since become a leader in the state for its programs in vocal and instrumental music, performance and technical theatre, dance, and visual art.

Students are required to audition for these magnet programs the year prior to attending.

The individual programs have also won numerous awards and championships locally, regionally, and nationally.