Edmondson-westside High School

501 N Athol Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 859 students in grades 9-12, Edmondson-westside 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 20-24% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 859 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edmondson-westside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Edmondson-westside High School's student population of 859 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
859 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Edmondson-westside 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 Edmondson-westside High School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1175 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edmondson-westside High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edmondson-westside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edmondson-westside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edmondson-westside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
6%
22%
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Black
93%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Edmondson-westside High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Edmondson-westside High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Edmondson-westside High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Edmondson-westside High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edmondson-westside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edmondson-westside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edmondson-westside High School's ranking?
Edmondson-westside High School is ranked #1175 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Edmondson-westside High School often compared to?
Edmondson-westside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Street Academy 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edmondson-westside High School?
The graduation rate of Edmondson-westside High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Edmondson-westside High School?
859 students attend Edmondson-westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Edmondson-westside High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmondson-westside High School?
Edmondson-westside High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edmondson-westside High School offer ?
Edmondson-westside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmondson-westside High School part of?
Edmondson-westside High School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Edmondson-westside High School located?
Edmondson-westside High School is located in the Allendale neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Allendale.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 859 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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