Western High School vs. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Should I attend Western High School or Baltimore Polytechnic Institute? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,261 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,601 students in grades 9-12, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,261 students
1,601 students
% Male | % Female
-
51% | 49%
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#21 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
84%
Graduation Rate
96%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
423
409
Grade 10 Students
296
393
Grade 11 Students
289
382
Grade 12 Students
253
417
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
87%
61%
% White
3%
18%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.24
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
15%