Digital Harbor High School is a magnet high school located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Occupying the campus of the former Southern High School, it is currently one of two secondary schools and a comprehensive high school that specializes in information technology of Baltimore.
Serving 1,722 students in grades 9-12, Digital Harbor 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 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 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 59% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Digital Harbor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Digital Harbor High School's student population of 1,722 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
White, Black, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Digital Harbor High 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 Digital Harbor High School is 0.53, 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)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
29%
23%
Black
62%
33%
White
7%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram's (random Access Memory), But The Sports Logo Has An Actual Ram
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Harbor High School's ranking?
Digital Harbor High School is ranked #1254 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Digital Harbor High School often compared to?
Digital Harbor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edmondson-westside 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 Digital Harbor High School?
The graduation rate of Digital Harbor High School is 59%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Digital Harbor High School?
1,722 students attend Digital Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Digital Harbor High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Digital Harbor High School?
Digital Harbor High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Digital Harbor High School offer ?
Digital Harbor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Digital Harbor High School part of?
Digital Harbor High School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Digital Harbor High School located?
Digital Harbor High School is located in the Riverside neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Riverside.
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