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Baltimore City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 34 public high schools serving 23,568 students in Baltimore City School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Maryland.
Public High Schools in Baltimore City School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Public High School in Baltimore City School District have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baltimore City College, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
151 Schools
281 Schools
# Students
76,807 Students
286,035 Students
# Teachers
5,220 Teachers
18,321 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baltimore City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Graduation Rate
70%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)59.9%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.74
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
20%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
70%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
7%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,836 is higher than the state median of $22,239. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,227 is higher than the state median of $21,504. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,061 MM
$19,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1,938 MM
$19,186 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,836
$22,239
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,227
$21,504
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Baltimore City School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 W Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Gr: 9-12 | 1,632 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Baltimore School For The Arts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Baltimore City College
(Math: 27% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Claremont School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Kane Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 545-3380
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 545-3380
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Western High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Bard High School Early College
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Mcculloh Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #88.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #99.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Orleans Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-4478
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-4478
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Gr: 9-12 | 1,714 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
City Neighbors High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2119
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2119
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Coppin Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Calhoun Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Pinewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6241
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6241
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Gr: 6-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1717.
Green Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Hilton Street
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Gr: 6-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-7701
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-7701
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Edmondson-westside High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Athol Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0685
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0685
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Forest Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Eldorado Avenue
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0753
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0753
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Baltimore Design School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Barclay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 642-2311
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 642-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Reginald F. Lewis High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Pioneer Drive
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 545-1746
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 545-1746
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Carver Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0553
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0553
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Frederick Douglass High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-7821
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-7821
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Cambria Street
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1373
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(410) 396-1373
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Connexions A Community Based Arts School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Patterson High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kane Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9276
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9276
Gr: 9-12 | 1,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
The Reach! Partnership School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2291
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
National Academy Foundation
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 N Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Gr: 6-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Academy For College And Career Exploration
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Gr: 6-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Digital Harbor High School
Vocational School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Covington Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 984-1256
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 984-1256
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 E Northern Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-5400
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-5400
Gr: 5-12 | 515 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Eager Street Academy
Alternative School
926 Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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