ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School is a public secondary school located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Connexions open in 2002 and it now share building with Bard.
Serving 524 students in grades 6-12, Connexions A Community Based Arts 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 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 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connexions A Community Based Arts School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Connexions A Community Based Arts School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Connexions A Community Based Arts School 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 Connexions A Community Based Arts School is 0.10, 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)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
95%
33%
White
1%
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
86%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Cardinal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connexions A Community Based Arts School's ranking?
Connexions A Community Based Arts School is ranked #1254 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Connexions A Community Based Arts School often compared to?
Connexions A Community Based Arts Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coppin Academy, Digital Harbor 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 Connexions A Community Based Arts School?
The graduation rate of Connexions A Community Based Arts School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Connexions A Community Based Arts School?
524 students attend Connexions A Community Based Arts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Connexions A Community Based Arts School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connexions A Community Based Arts School?
Connexions A Community Based Arts School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Connexions A Community Based Arts School offer ?
Connexions A Community Based Arts School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Connexions A Community Based Arts School part of?
Connexions A Community Based Arts School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Connexions A Community Based Arts School located?
Connexions A Community Based Arts School is located in the Hanlon Longwood neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Hanlon Longwood.
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