Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School

3500 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,832 students in grades 9-12, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School 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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 68% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School's student population of 1,832 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,832 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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School Rankings

Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School 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 Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is 0.20, 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)
#775 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
20%
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25%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
8%
21%
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Black
89%
33%
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White
3%
34%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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68%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School 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)
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School's ranking?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is ranked #775 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School often compared to?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School?
The graduation rate of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is 68%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School?
1,832 students attend Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School offer ?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School part of?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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