Serving 431 students in grades 9-12, Bard High School Early College ranks in the top 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bard High School Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bard High School Early College's student population of 431 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bard High School Early College ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bard High School Early College is 0.30, 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
#589 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
83%
33%
White
9%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bard High School Early College's ranking?
Bard High School Early College is ranked #589 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bard High School Early College often compared to?
Bard High School Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore City College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bard High School Early College?
The graduation rate of Bard High School Early College is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bard High School Early College?
431 students attend Bard High School Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bard High School Early College students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bard High School Early College?
Bard High School Early College has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bard High School Early College offer ?
Bard High School Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bard High School Early College part of?
Bard High School Early College is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bard High School Early College located?
Bard High School Early College is located in the Hanlon Longwood neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Hanlon Longwood.
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