Serving 800 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove's student population of 800 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove is 0.58, 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
#1254 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
56%
23%
Black
31%
33%
White
12%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
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 Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove is ranked #1254 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Coveis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Vocational-technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove?
The graduation rate of Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove is 45-49%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove?
800 students attend Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove offer ?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove part of?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove located?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove is located in the Curtis Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Curtis Bay.
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