For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public high schools serving 23,202 students in Baltimore, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in Baltimore, MD are Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore School For The Arts and Baltimore City College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltimore, MD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Baltimore have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Baltimore, MD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Baltimore, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 W Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Gr: 9-12 | 1,580 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Baltimore School For The Arts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Baltimore City College
(Math: 27% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Gr: 9-12 | 1,421 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
George W. F. Mcmechen High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4411 Garrison Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0980
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0980
Gr: 11-12 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Claremont School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Erdman Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Western High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Bard High School Early College
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Mcculloh Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Rank: #1010.
Overlea High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Kenwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
(443) 809-5241
Baltimore, MD 21206
(443) 809-5241
Gr: 9-12 | 1,400 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
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%
Rank: #1212.
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Gr: 9-12 | 1,757 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
City Neighbors High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2119
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2119
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Coppin Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Calhoun Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Pinewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6241
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6241
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
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
Gr: 6-12 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Green Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Hilton Street
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-7701
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-7701
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Edmondson-westside High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Athol Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0685
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0685
Gr: 9-12 | 858 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
The Seed School Of Maryland
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Font Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 843-9477
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 843-9477
Gr: 6-12 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Baltimore Design School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Barclay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 642-2311
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 642-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Reginald F. Lewis High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Pioneer Drive
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 545-1746
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 545-1746
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Carver Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Presstman Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0553
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0553
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Frederick Douglass High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-7821
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-7821
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Connexions A Community Based Arts 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
Gr: 6-12 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Patterson High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kane Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9276
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9276
Gr: 9-12 | 1,266 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
The Reach! Partnership School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2291
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
National Academy Foundation
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 N Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 984-1594
Gr: 6-12 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Academy For College And Career Exploration
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-7607
Gr: 6-12 | 957 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Digital Harbor High School
Vocational School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Covington Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 984-1256
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 984-1256
Gr: 9-12 | 1,722 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Eager Street Academy
Alternative School
926 Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Baltimore, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Learning Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6435
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Afya Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2800 Brendan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 485-2102
Gr: 8 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
800 Poplar Grove Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0520
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Alternative Education School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
200 E North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Gr: 1-11 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Gr: 2-5 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
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%
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2938
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
6820 Fait Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 642-2035
Gr: 8-12 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
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%
900 Woodbourne Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-2067
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
2801 N. Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-2055
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
2200 Sinclair Ln
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Baltimore, MD 21213
(443) 642-2126
Gr: 6-9 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1500 Harlem Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-2744
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1101 Winston Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 642-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1130 N Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 276-3095
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
1500 Harlem Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 642-2110
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
801 S Highland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9172
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Catonsville Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
605 S Chapelgate Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-7900
Gr: 9-12
Central Career Center At Briscoe (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
900 Druid Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1000 Lancaster
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Gr: PK-9 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Dr. Lillie M. Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0540
Gr: 3-5 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
3750 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-0756
Gr: PK-8
1000 N Montford Ave
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9239
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4701 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-0670
Gr: 7-8 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dr. Samuel L. Banks High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Truesdale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 984-1541
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 984-1541
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Eastwood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
428 Westham Way
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 887-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1101 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-9155
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Environmental Learning Community (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2201 Pinewood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 000-0000
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 000-0000
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1624 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0779
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0779
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Baltimore, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in Baltimore, MD include Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore School For The Arts and Baltimore City College.
How many public high schools are located in Baltimore?
34 public high schools are located in Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore?
Baltimore public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Baltimore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Baltimore include: Western High School vs. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore City College vs. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Green Street Academy vs. Edmondson-westside High School
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