George W. F. Mcmechen High School (Closed 2022)

4411 Garrison Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21215
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 36 students in grades 11-12, George W. F. Mcmechen High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

George W. F. Mcmechen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
#359 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George W. F. Mcmechen High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George W. F. Mcmechen 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.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George W. F. Mcmechen 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.
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of George W. F. Mcmechen High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
22%
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Black
89%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George W. F. Mcmechen High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.20
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<50%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of George W. F. Mcmechen 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
50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George W. F. Mcmechen 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)
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George W. F. Mcmechen 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George W. F. Mcmechen High School's ranking?
George W. F. Mcmechen High School is ranked #359 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of George W. F. Mcmechen High School?
The graduation rate of George W. F. Mcmechen High School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend George W. F. Mcmechen High School?
36 students attend George W. F. Mcmechen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of George W. F. Mcmechen High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George W. F. Mcmechen High School?
George W. F. Mcmechen High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does George W. F. Mcmechen High School offer ?
George W. F. Mcmechen High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George W. F. Mcmechen High School part of?
George W. F. Mcmechen High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is George W. F. Mcmechen High School located?
George W. F. Mcmechen High School is located in the Dolfield neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Dolfield.

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