Academic Learning Community (Closed 2023)

Academic Learning Community serves 684 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
684 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
96%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Academic Learning Community?
684 students attend Academic Learning Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Academic Learning Community students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academic Learning Community?
Academic Learning Community has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academic Learning Community offer ?
Academic Learning Community offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academic Learning Community part of?
Academic Learning Community is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

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