Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
489 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
99%
33%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)30-34%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School?
The graduation rate of Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School?
489 students attend Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School?
Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School offer ?
Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School part of?
Baltimore Liberation Diploma Plus High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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