Best Hampden Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 926 students in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in Hampden is Academy For College And Career Exploration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 56% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For College And Career Exploration, with 65-69% 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 69% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore, MD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For College And Career Exploration
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Gr: 6-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore, MD include Academy For College And Career Exploration.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore?
the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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