Baltimore City College

3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 1,494 students in grades 9-12, Baltimore City College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in MD)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Baltimore City College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Baltimore City College's student population of 1,494 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,494 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Baltimore City College ranks within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baltimore City College is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#59 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Baltimore City College, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baltimore City College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baltimore City College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
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Black
66%
33%
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White
17%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Baltimore City College and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Baltimore City College and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Baltimore City College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Baltimore City College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baltimore City College's ranking?
Baltimore City College is ranked #59 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Baltimore City College often compared to?
Baltimore City Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Baltimore Polytechnic Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baltimore City College?
The graduation rate of Baltimore City College is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Baltimore City College?
1,494 students attend Baltimore City College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Baltimore City College students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltimore City College?
Baltimore City College has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore City College offer ?
Baltimore City College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baltimore City College part of?
Baltimore City College is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   10/31/2020
Baltimore city college is as good as any school. Well, any public school. Public school in Baltimore, at least. I mean, except for maybe Poly.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ezra Pipik
5   4/20/2010
The school has one of the lowest drop out rates in the USA 3%. 70% of graduates attend college
- Posted by Student/Alumni - PBass

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 96% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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