Baltimore Talent Development High School (Closed 2015)

1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 397 students in grades 9-12, Baltimore Talent Development High School 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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 69% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
397 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
(13-14)
45-49%
72%
(13-14)
45-49%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

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Hispanic
2%
24%
Black
97%
32%

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White
1%
31%

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All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.06

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(13-14)
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
46%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

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School Statewide Testing
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baltimore Talent Development High School?
The graduation rate of Baltimore Talent Development High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Baltimore Talent Development High School?
397 students attend Baltimore Talent Development High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Baltimore Talent Development High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baltimore Talent Development High School?
Baltimore Talent Development High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore Talent Development High School offer ?
Baltimore Talent Development High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Baltimore Talent Development High School part of?
Baltimore Talent Development High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.

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