Serving 524 students in grades 6-12, Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1075 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
97%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women's ranking?
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women is ranked #1075 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women often compared to?
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Womenis often viewed alongside schools like Baltimore Design School, Baltimore City College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women?
The graduation rate of Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women?
524 students attend Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women?
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women offer ?
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women part of?
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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