Best Public High Schools in 21218 (Baltimore, MD) (2025-26)

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Best 21218 Maryland Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,933 students in 21218, MD.

The top ranked public high schools in 21218, MD are Baltimore City College, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School and The Reach! Partnership School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 21218 have an score of 16% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21218, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 21218 have a of 87%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Baltimore City College, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best 21218, MD Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Baltimore City College

(Math: 27% | Reading: 80%)
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Top 30%

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3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557

Gr: 9-12 | 1,421 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #22.

Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School

Vocational School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
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3500 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496

Gr: 9-12 | 1,757 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

The Reach! Partnership School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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2555 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2291

Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 21218 Maryland

21218, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Baltimore Antioch Diploma Plus High School (Closed 2015)

2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021

Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Coldstream Park Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443

Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Monarch Academy Public Charter School (Closed 2020)

Charter School

2525 Kirk Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2402

Gr: K-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Northwood Appold Community Academy (Closed 2020)

4417 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 323-9546

Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Waverly Career Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

701 E 34th St
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6478

Gr: 10-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 21218, MD?

The top ranked public high schools in 21218, MD include Baltimore City College, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School and The Reach! Partnership School.

How many public high schools are located in 21218?

3 public high schools are located in 21218.

What is the racial composition of students in 21218?

21218 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).