For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 957 students in 21211, MD.
The top ranked public high school in 21211, MD is Academy For College And Career Exploration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 21211 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21211, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21211 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For College And Career Exploration, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21211, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For College And Career Exploration
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Grades: 6-12
| 957 students
21211, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3750 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Independence School Local I (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(443) 642-2504
Baltimore, MD 21211
(443) 642-2504
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
1300 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6456
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6456
Grades: 8
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21211, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21211, MD include Academy For College And Career Exploration.
How many public high schools are located in 21211?
1 public high schools are located in 21211.
What is the racial composition of students in 21211?
21211 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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