For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,933 students in 21218, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 21218, MD are Baltimore City College, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School and The Reach! Partnership School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21218 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21218, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21218 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baltimore City College, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21218, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baltimore City College
(Math: 24% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Grades: 9-12
| 1,421 students
Rank: #22.
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Grades: 9-12
| 1,757 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
21218, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Monarch Academy Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2525 Kirk Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2402
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2402
Grades: K-8
| 985 students
4417 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 323-9546
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 323-9546
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Waverly Career Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 E 34th St
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6478
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6478
Grades: 10-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21218, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21218, MD include Baltimore City College, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School and The Reach! Partnership School.
How many public high schools are located in 21218?
3 public high schools are located in 21218.
What is the racial composition of students in 21218?
21218 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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