Serving 370 students in grades 6-12, K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
96%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success Academy)?
The graduation rate of K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success Academy) is 60-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success Academy)?
370 students attend K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success Academy).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success Academy) students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success Academy)?
K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success Academy) has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success Academy) offer ?
K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success Academy) offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success Academy) part of?
K.a.s.a. (Knowledge And Success Academy) is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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