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Academy For College And Career Exploration vs. Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School

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School Overview

School
Academy For College And Career Exploration
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
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10
Bottom 50%
Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School
2201 Pinewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Academy For College And Career Exploration ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 957 students in grades 6-12, Academy For College And Career Exploration ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 202 students in grades 9-12, Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
957 students
202 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy For College And Career Exploration over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy For College And Career Exploration.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy For College And Career Exploration over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy For College And Career Exploration with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1254 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#1131 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy For College And Career Exploration, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For College And Career Exploration who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For College And Career Exploration who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academy For College And Career Exploration who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Academy For College And Career Exploration with the average graduation rate observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Academy For College And Career Exploration by grade.
This chart displays the students of Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
31
-
Grade 7 Students
38
-
Grade 8 Students
51
-
Grade 9 Students
276
51
Grade 10 Students
241
73
Grade 11 Students
174
37
Grade 12 Students
146
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academy For College And Career Exploration, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academy For College And Career Exploration, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
71%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academy For College And Career Exploration, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academy For College And Career Exploration, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academy For College And Career Exploration, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.46
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academy For College And Career Exploration, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academy For College And Career Exploration, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academy For College And Career Exploration, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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