School District
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Baltimore, MD
- Rating 3.19 out of 5 131 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade C minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade C+
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Baltimore City Public Schools Rankings
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Elementary Schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
- grade B
Roland Park Elementary/Middle School
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade B minus
Thomas Johnson Elementary School
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade B minus
Hampstead Hill Academy
- Rating 4.45 out of 5 11 reviews
- grade B minus
The Mount Washington School
- grade C+
Medfield Heights Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
Middle Schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
- grade B
Roland Park Elementary/Middle School
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade B minus
Thomas Johnson Elementary School
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade B minus
Hampstead Hill Academy
- Rating 4.45 out of 5 11 reviews
- grade B minus
The Mount Washington School
- grade C+
Hampden Elementary/Middle School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
High Schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
- grade A
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 602 reviews
- grade A minus
Baltimore School for the Arts
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 123 reviews
- grade B+
Baltimore City College
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 536 reviews
- grade B minus
Bard High School Early College
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 36 reviews
- grade B minus
Independence School Local I High School
- Rating 2.83 out of 5 6 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
21%
Percent Proficient - Math
16%
Average Graduation Rate
72%
Average SAT
1020
3,172 responses
Average ACT
23
245 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
79,297
Free or Reduced Lunch
58.4%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$73,235
Teachers in First/Second Year
22%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$17,570 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Housinggrade D minus
Median Household Income
$34,210
National
$62,843Median Rent
$884
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$171,057
National
$217,500Baltimore City Public Schools Reviews
Rating 3.19 out of 5 131 reviews
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My experience with Baltimore City Public Schools has been a non-existing one, it seems that voices of students and sometime teachers are not heard. Learning in an environment where heat or air-conditioning or even safe drinking water isn't a priority for some city schools officials bothers me. Compared to other students across the state of Maryland, I feel as though I am not as prepared as I could be. I will say one thing I learned from Baltimore City Public Schools is how to handle difficult situations.
I liked going to school with kids from all different backgrounds, religions, races, and economic status. Sports is huge in Baltimore, especially football and basketball. I like riding the bus and subway to and from school. Hanging out with my friends and going to school events at other schools. The issue that I have is that I do t think the CEO puts enough money into the programs that can help some kids that really struggle in school. Also, most of our school buildings are old and falling apart. You can’t drink the water in the schools because it has lead in it. We need better computers and science equipment.
I have been lucky enough to attend some of the best schools in Baltimore City since we don’t have to attend zoned schools, however city schools are drastically underfunded. Funding is made up from local revenue from property tax and money from the state, which has remained flat in regards to inflation since 2008. Due to the levels of concentrated poverty in Baltimore, we get very little local funding compared to wealthier counties. This leaves us at a major deficit and it shows through our lack of properly maintained school buildings. Many lack proper heat, fully functioning bathrooms and technology. Despite all this, there are some truly great schools in the district that you’re able to get into if you maintain good grades that will afford you priceless opportunities to follow your passions, which I am genuinely grateful for.