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Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 566 reviews

Junior: Since I've been at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, it's been nice. I've apart of the STEM program, there have been times where there were opportunities to go on college tours, be apart of a NASA program, and many more! The discipline is very well, the administrators make sure everyone is intact, doing what their suppose to do. If any middle schooler is looking for a high school, they should come to Poly because it'll change their life, like its doing mines.
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• A

• 1,553 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Baltimore School for the Arts

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 110 reviews

Junior: I can only speak to the experiences of a visual artist. The schedules are well thought out, centered around the students' interests, and we constantly have access to our studios and materials. The classes are somewhat rigorous, but nothing more than college-prepatory. Our teachers are constantly involved, and there is a healthy balance between emphasis on technical skill and creativity. Academics-wise, the school falters a bit. It feels like the curriculum is constantly in a struggle between trying to be college level and trying to step aside for the arts classes. The classrooms seem wholly underfunded, unorganized, and generally unkept. But, what BSA's academics lack in facility, they more than make up for it through the teachers and the range of classes available. There is generally good communication, a wide range of opportunities, free SATs, and a constant stream of help through mental support, academic support, and artistic support.
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• A

• 394 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Baltimore City College

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 492 reviews

Senior: Baltimore City College is very good with preparing its students for college, the load of work that they receive helps them with self organization and responsibility. City college is very open and helpful when it comes to their students. The college advising office is very cooperative when it comes to the college process! They set up college visits, they help you apply for schools, and even assist you write your college essays. Baltimore City College is weekly known for their academics which they live up to. Students are well educated and have a easier time going into college because they've been preparing since 9th grade.
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• B+

• 1,311 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bard High School Early College

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 23 reviews

Senior: Bard High School Early College is like they say a place to think. This school has provided me with many opportunities to make myself better academically and challenge me mentally to be a better person all around. The teachers are great and they really work with you to help you, but you have to make the first move and ask for help first because nobody else can do that for you. The work load is good enough and the classes I take, I feel are really going to help me for College. The social aspect of this is school is alright, you just have to find that one friend and then that friend knows this friend and then you become friends with them so its like a domino affect. I believe some things could be improved tremendously with this school, but granted I do take into consideration that this school has only been open for about 5 years, so they are still fairly new. I can see this school being on that everyone wants to be accepted in the future.
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• B+

• 327 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Roland Park Elementary/Middle School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8
• 5 reviews

Middle School Student: As of 2020 i will graduate 8th grade and i have very much injoyed my time here at Roland park, though the food and the curent prinicable are questionalble i think that any kid can do well here with good parent invovlement and if they apllie themslves .
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• B

• 1,366 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fullerton Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• B-

• 636 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Western High School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 387 reviews

Senior: What I absolutely love about Western is the sisterhood it creates. My mother wanted me to attend Polytechnic but I was not accepted. In honesty, I am happy I was not accepted because the females I am constantly surrounded by have taught me so much and have shaped me into the strong, intelligent woman I am today. The school constantly celebrates its students achievements and set goals for them to improve. The downside to the school is the are unorganized. I called the school to see when my senior portrait photo appointment was and they asked if I was sure that I was a senior. Some teachers act as if they do not care for your or your well being and some teachers like to hold your hand the entire way up until graduation which does not give students a chance to actually improve. Though this school can ghetto and a downright mess. I will never regret making the choice to attend this school.
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• B-

• 994 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arbutus Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• B-

• 438 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Thomas Johnson Elementary School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Niche User: I'm a neighbor to the school and it always seems that there is so many great things going on at the school. I'm excited for my infant to attend this school when she is school aged.
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• B-

• 553 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Independence School Local I High School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 5 reviews

• B-

• 136 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hampstead Hill Academy

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8
• 10 reviews

Parent: We are very pleased with Hampstead Hill. Our son is currently attending 1 st grade. His teachers are smart, enthusiastic, genuinely interested in the kids success and progress, seem to be very tuned in with each child's individual way of learning, great motivators. HHA has a well-oiled gifted program enabling gifted kids to learn multiple grades above their age. Our son loves going there and we love hearing his daily updates. They have an abundance of extra-curricular activities for the kids, many of which are totally free! The fact that Coppermine runs their recess breaks and all outdoor activities during school day is a huge plus.
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• B-

• 761 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Mount Washington School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• K-8

• C+

• 617 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hampden Elementary/Middle School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Parent: My son transitioned from a highly-rated charter school to Hampden for first grade, and I have to say, I’m impressed. His teacher is attentive, intuitive, and communicative. In his first two weeks, she’s noted his problem subjects and found in-house programs that he’d benefit from. She also made sure to keep in touch with us as he got himself acclimated to the new school. My son, who had been in a school environment since 2, went from hating school in kindergarten to being excited to go every day.
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• C+

• 409 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Medfield Heights Elementary School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5
• 2 reviews

Parent: I really love this school. This school is very diverse and my child fits right in. The 2016-2017 school year is her first year there entering as a 3rd grader and she is doing really well. Her teacher is great with communication and their is a sense of community at the school. The principal is very personable and she genuinely cares for her students and the staff at Medfield!
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• C+

• 385 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dundalk Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5
• 5 reviews

Niche User: Yes we in the past have been forgotten by the powers that be and old administration

a "Why bother attitude " and we're very good at practicing that . We now have a new group of leaders , which are children who are actually seeing that there is a positive wind blowing . Our new principle and our 2 vice principles are great .
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• C+

• 685 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Midtown Academy

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• K-8
• 2 reviews

Niche User: The Midtown Academy is Baltimore City's longest operating charter school. Focusing on uniting diverse communities, the school has successfully graduated top performing city students who move on to attend Baltimore's criteria eligible high schools. The culture at Midtown is one of family and inclusion. Teachers and staff have a tenure of 8+ years which provides for a safe and secure environment for students.
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• C+

• 198 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverview Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• C+

• 597 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dundalk High School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 109 reviews

Senior: Attending Dundalk High School was a great experience, I've had great teachers from ninth grade up until the present day which is twelveth grade, the teachers are very educated. Dundalk High School is a very clean and organized building, that have a good votech school connected to the high school which have different majors in which students can study and have a career in, so over I think Dundalk High School is a great school to attend and graduate from.
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• C

• 1,496 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Baltimore Highlands Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• C

• 712 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tunbridge Public Charter School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8

• C

• 472 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Green School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• K-5

• C

• 150 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Patterson Park Public Charter School

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-8

• C

• 690 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dundalk Middle School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8

• C

• 701 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove

• Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 62 reviews

Senior: I like that it’s a diverse school , calm and positive small school where everyone knows everyone and there’s not much conflict and if there is it gets resolved fast before it becomes a big deal. All your teacher are on spot help to whatever you need help with and are just a great support to your needs. I would like for Ben to improve on more activities for the students and more programs of the teens request or career status.
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• C

• 462 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lansdowne Middle School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8

• C

• 755 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio