Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School (Closed 2010)

5000 Truesdale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School serves 625 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% 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
625 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
95%
33%
White
4%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School?
625 students attend Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School?
Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School offer ?
Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School part of?
Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.

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