For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,101 students in 21231, MD.
The top ranked public high school in 21231, MD is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 21231 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21231, MD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21231 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21231, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Orleans Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-4478
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-4478
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
21231, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-1720
Gr: 6-10 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1601 East Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-2158
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1601 E Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9261
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9261
Gr: 7-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21231, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21231, MD include Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
How many public high schools are located in 21231?
1 public high schools are located in 21231.
What is the racial composition of students in 21231?
21231 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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