Serving 650 students in grades 6-12, Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology 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 was 23% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)23%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
77%
33%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology?
The graduation rate of Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology is 75-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology?
650 students attend Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology?
Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology offer ?
Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology part of?
Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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