Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute serves 1,552 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute placed in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63%.
Top Placements
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute's student population of 1,552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,552 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #3 out of 1359 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 17% |
| Black | 67% | 34% |
| White | 17% | 37% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.72 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baltimore City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is Western High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Roland Park Elementary Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Medfield Heights Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baltimore Western High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,038 student
0.2 miles
4600 Falls Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410)396-7040 0.2 9-12 1,038 - Baltimore Medfield Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 387 students
0.3 miles
4300 Buchanan Ave
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410)396-6460 0.3 PK-5 387 - Baltimore Roland Park Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 1,415 student
0.9 miles
5207 Roland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410)396-6420 0.9 PK-8 1,415 - Baltimore Edgecombe Circle Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 293 students
1.0 miles
2835 Virginia Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410)396-0550 1.0 PK-5 293 - Baltimore Academy For College And Career Exploration Grades: 6-12 | 513 students
1.1 miles
1300 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410)396-7607 1.1 6-12 513
School Reviews
| 5 The best Engineering school in the whole Baltimore City! I recommend this high school very much as a student of the Class of 2023. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Juan |
| 5 The school has one of the lowest drop out rates in USA 1%. 98% of graduates attend school. 82% are offered full ride scholarships! - Posted by Student/Alumni - BPass |
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