Serving 425 students in grades 9-12, City Neighbors 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
City Neighbors High School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
City Neighbors High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Neighbors High School is 0.26, 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
#1139 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
86%
33%
White
7%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Neighbors High School's ranking?
City Neighbors High School is ranked #1139 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are City Neighbors High School often compared to?
City Neighbors High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baltimore Polytechnic Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Neighbors High School?
The graduation rate of City Neighbors High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend City Neighbors High School?
425 students attend City Neighbors High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of City Neighbors High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Neighbors High School?
City Neighbors High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does City Neighbors High School offer ?
City Neighbors High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is City Neighbors High School part of?
City Neighbors High School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is City Neighbors High School located?
City Neighbors High School is located in the Mosher neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Mosher.
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