Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Coppin Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Coppin Academy's attendance zone covers the entire Baltimore, MD school district, encompassing approximately 92.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coppin Academy's student population of 450 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
450 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Coppin Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coppin Academy is 0.06, 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
#1096 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
24%
Black
97%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue & Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coppin Academy's ranking?
Coppin Academy is ranked #1096 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Coppin Academy often compared to?
Coppin Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Connexions A Community Based Arts School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coppin Academy?
The graduation rate of Coppin Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Coppin Academy?
450 students attend Coppin Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Coppin Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coppin Academy?
Coppin Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coppin Academy offer ?
Coppin Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coppin Academy part of?
Coppin Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Coppin Academy located?
Coppin Academy is located in the Mondawmin neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Mondawmin.
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