Federal Hill Preparatory Academy

1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Federal Hill Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Federal Hill Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Federal Hill Preparatory Academy's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Federal Hill Preparatory Academy 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 Federal Hill Preparatory Academy is 0.59, 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)
#515 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Federal Hill Preparatory Academy 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.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Federal Hill Preparatory Academy 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.
40-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Federal Hill Preparatory Academy 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
23%
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Black
59%
33%
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White
22%
32%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Federal Hill Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Federal Hill Preparatory Academy 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)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Federal Hill Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy is ranked #515 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Federal Hill Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Federal Hill Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School, Hampstead Hill Academy, Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Federal Hill Preparatory Academy?
313 students attend Federal Hill Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Federal Hill Preparatory Academy students are Black, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Federal Hill Preparatory Academy?
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Federal Hill Preparatory Academy offer ?
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Federal Hill Preparatory Academy part of?
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Federal Hill Preparatory Academy located?
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy is located in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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