The Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is a public high school located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Baltimore, MD, covering approximately 91.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy's student population of 386 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 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 Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is 0.28, 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
#1096 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Royal blue, Yellow
School Mascot
Sabers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy's ranking?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is ranked #1096 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy often compared to?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like The Seed School Of Maryland, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy?
386 students attend Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy offer ?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy part of?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy located?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is located in the Franklin Square neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Franklin Square.
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