Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School is a public high school in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is one of the two premiere vocational-technical high schools in the city, the other being Carver Vocational-Technical High School on Presstman Street in West Baltimore.
Serving 1,757 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 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School's student population of 1,757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1079 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
88%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School's ranking?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is ranked #1079 out of 1,338 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School?
The graduation rate of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School?
1,757 students attend Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School part of?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School located?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School is located in the Ednor Gardens Lakeside neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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