Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute serves 1,553 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.
- 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 62%.
Top Placements
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute's student population of 1,553 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 | 1,553 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall School Rank | #4 out of 1,367 schools (Top 1%) | |
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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Asian | 5% | 6% |
Hispanic | 8% | 16% |
Black | 70% | 34% |
White | 17% | 38% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.41 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 88% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Baltimore City Public s School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 994 students
0.2 miles
4600 Falls Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410)396-7040 0.2 9-12 994 - Baltimore Medfield Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 385 students
0.3 miles
4300 Buchanan Ave
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410)396-6460 0.3 PK-5 385 - Baltimore Roland Park Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 1366 students
0.9 miles
5207 Roland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410)396-6420 0.9 PK-8 1366 - Baltimore Edgecombe Circle Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 328 students
1.0 miles
2835 Virginia Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410)396-0550 1.0 PK-5 328 - Baltimore Academy For College And Career Exploration Grades: 6-12 | 587 students
1.1 miles
1300 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410)396-7607 1.1 6-12 587
School Reviews
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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