Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy

100 N Calhoun Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 388 students in grades 9-12, Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 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 Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is 0.19, 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)
#1071 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts 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.
20-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts 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.
≤10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
22%
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Black
90%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
55-59%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 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
86%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 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 Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy's ranking?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is ranked #1071 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy often compared to?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School, The Seed School Of Maryland by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy?
388 students attend Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy offer ?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy part of?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy located?
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is located in the Franklin Square neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Franklin Square.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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