For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,266 students in 21224, MD.
The top ranked public high school in 21224, MD is Patterson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 21224 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21224, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21224 have a Graduation Rate of 57%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Patterson High School, with 57% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21224, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patterson High School
Vocational 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 | 1,266 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
21224, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6820 Fait Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Gr: 8-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Eastwood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
801 S. Highland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-3182
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-3182
Gr: 6-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
101 S Ellwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9133
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9133
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
6820 Fait Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9291
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9291
Gr: 7-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21224, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21224, MD include Patterson High School.
How many public high schools are located in 21224?
1 public high schools are located in 21224.
What is the racial composition of students in 21224?
21224 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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