Baltimore Freedom Academy (Closed 2014)

Baltimore Freedom Academy serves 363 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
(12-13)
25-29%
79%
(12-13)
40-44%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
99%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
(12-13)
50-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baltimore Freedom Academy?
The graduation rate of Baltimore Freedom Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85%.
How many students attend Baltimore Freedom Academy?
363 students attend Baltimore Freedom Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Baltimore Freedom Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baltimore Freedom Academy?
Baltimore Freedom Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore Freedom Academy offer ?
Baltimore Freedom Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Baltimore Freedom Academy part of?
Baltimore Freedom Academy is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.

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