Serving 650 students in grades 6-12, Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology 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 23% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)23%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
77%
33%
White
7%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology?
The graduation rate of Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology is 75-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology?
650 students attend Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology?
Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology offer ?
Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology part of?
Friendship Academy Of Science And Technology is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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