The REACH! Partnership School is a public charter high school located in the northeast area known as Clifton Park of Baltimore, Maryland. REACH! is operated by Civic Works, a Baltimore nonprofit affiliated with the AmeriCorps program.
Serving 755 students in grades 9-12, The Reach! Partnership 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Reach! Partnership School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Reach! Partnership School's student population of 755 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Moving from Good to Great
School Rankings
The Reach! Partnership School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Reach! Partnership School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1275 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
90%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Reach! Partnership School's ranking?
The Reach! Partnership School is ranked #1275 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are The Reach! Partnership School often compared to?
The Reach! Partnership Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Reginald F. Lewis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Reach! Partnership School?
The graduation rate of The Reach! Partnership School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend The Reach! Partnership School?
755 students attend The Reach! Partnership School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of The Reach! Partnership School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Reach! Partnership School?
The Reach! Partnership School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Reach! Partnership School offer ?
The Reach! Partnership School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Reach! Partnership School part of?
The Reach! Partnership School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is The Reach! Partnership School located?
The Reach! Partnership School is located in the Clifton Park neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Clifton Park.
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