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 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
97%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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 School District.
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