The Baltimore School for the Arts is a public performing arts high school located in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, Maryland, United States and is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system.
Serving 431 students in grades 9-12, Baltimore School For The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baltimore School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Baltimore School For The Arts's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Rankings
Baltimore School For The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baltimore School For The Arts is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
54%
33%
White
37%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baltimore School For The Arts's ranking?
Baltimore School For The Arts is ranked #248 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Baltimore School For The Arts often compared to?
Baltimore School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore City College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baltimore School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Baltimore School For The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Baltimore School For The Arts?
431 students attend Baltimore School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Baltimore School For The Arts students are Black, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltimore School For The Arts?
Baltimore School For The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore School For The Arts offer ?
Baltimore School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Baltimore School For The Arts part of?
Baltimore School For The Arts is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Baltimore School For The Arts located?
Baltimore School For The Arts is located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Mount Vernon.
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