Serving 775 students in grades 6-12, Academy For College And Career Exploration 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 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For College And Career Exploration ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Academy For College And Career Exploration's student population of 775 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For College And Career Exploration 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 Academy For College And Career Exploration is 0.40, 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
#1255 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
76%
33%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For College And Career Exploration's ranking?
Academy For College And Career Exploration is ranked #1255 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Academy For College And Career Exploration often compared to?
Academy For College And Career Explorationis often viewed alongside schools like Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts 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 20% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For College And Career Exploration?
The graduation rate of Academy For College And Career Exploration is 60-64%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy For College And Career Exploration?
775 students attend Academy For College And Career Exploration.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Academy For College And Career Exploration students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For College And Career Exploration?
Academy For College And Career Exploration has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy For College And Career Exploration offer ?
Academy For College And Career Exploration offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For College And Career Exploration part of?
Academy For College And Career Exploration is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy For College And Career Exploration located?
Academy For College And Career Exploration is located in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Hampden.
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