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Baltimore City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 public charter schools serving 14,205 students in Baltimore City School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Maryland.
Public Charter Schools in Baltimore City School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public charter school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public charter school average of 89% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
154 Schools
49 Schools
# Students
75,995 Students
23,974 Students
# Teachers
4,847 Teachers
1,484 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Baltimore City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Graduation Rate
69%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.44
# American Indian Students
166 Students
69 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
652 Students
396 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
13,059 Students
2,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
10%
# Black Students
55,252 Students
17,576 Students
% Black Students
73%
73%
# White Students
5,465 Students
2,737 Students
% White Students
7%
12%
# Hawaiian Students
96 Students
28 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,284 Students
701 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,767
578
# Students in K Grade:
5,470
1,986
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,784
2,194
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,628
2,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,620
2,101
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,682
2,075
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,505
2,053
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,527
2,538
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,370
2,471
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,780
2,439
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,744
1,071
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,851
892
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,215
728
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,052
729
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,013 is higher than the state median of $19,549. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,179 is higher than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,673 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$1,610 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,013
$19,549
Spending / Student
$21,179
$18,476
Best Baltimore City School District Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Grades: PK-8
| 861 students
Rank: #22.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Midtown Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #55.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
Rank: #77.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #88.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Rank: #99.
The Crossroads School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #1010.
City Neighbors Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Rank: #1111.
Govans Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Grades: PK-7
| 376 students
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Grades: K-8
| 1,480 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Creative City Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2810 Shirley Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(443) 642-3600
Baltimore, MD 21215
(443) 642-3600
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Wolfe Street Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 S Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Baltimore International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Grades: K-8
| 706 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
City Neighbors High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2119
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2119
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Empowerment Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Rank: #1919.
Coppin Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5060
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #2020.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Grades: 6-12
| 494 students
Rank: #2121.
City Springs Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9165
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9165
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #2222.
New Song Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 728-2091
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Rank: #2323.
Green Street Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Hilton Street
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Grades: 6-12
| 854 students
Rank: #2424.
The Belair-edison School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3536 Brehms Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9150
Grades: PK-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #2525.
Connexions A Community Based Arts School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-1418
Grades: 6-12
| 548 students
Rank: #2626.
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Sinclair Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 320-9499
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 320-9499
Grades: 5-8
| 221 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Baltimore International Academy West
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Sidehill Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 278-9417
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 278-9417
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Frederick Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Frederick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0830
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2929.
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-3385
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #3030.
Baltimore Collegiate School For Boys
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Kirk Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-5320
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-5320
Grades: 4-8
| 325 students
Rank: #3131.
Pimlico Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0876
Grades: PK-8
| 741 students
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