Serving 759 students in grades 9-12, Reginald F. Lewis 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reginald F. Lewis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Reginald F. Lewis High School's student population of 759 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Reginald F. Lewis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reginald F. Lewis High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1205 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
86%
33%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reginald F. Lewis High School's ranking?
Reginald F. Lewis High School is ranked #1205 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Reginald F. Lewis High School often compared to?
Reginald F. Lewis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, The Reach! Partnership School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reginald F. Lewis High School?
The graduation rate of Reginald F. Lewis High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Reginald F. Lewis High School?
759 students attend Reginald F. Lewis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Reginald F. Lewis High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reginald F. Lewis High School?
Reginald F. Lewis High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reginald F. Lewis High School offer ?
Reginald F. Lewis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Reginald F. Lewis High School part of?
Reginald F. Lewis High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Reginald F. Lewis High School located?
Reginald F. Lewis High School is located in the Harford Echodale Perring Parkway neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Harford Echodale Perring Parkway.
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