Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High vs Baltimore Design School
Baltimore Design School has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 3.3/10. Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High is significantly larger with 1,757 students, about 3.5× the size of Baltimore Design School (504). In math proficiency, Baltimore Design School leads at 11.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
Baltimore, MD
3.3/10
High School9th – 12th
1,757 students
Baltimore Design School
Baltimore, MD
7.1/10
High School6th – 12th
504 students
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| Metric | Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Baltimore Design School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.3 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.3 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 3.1 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.9% | 75.2% |
| Environment Score | 1.3 | 4.9 |
| State Rank | #1,320 of 1,363 | #464 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 3th | 66th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Baltimore Design School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 30.0% | 20.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Baltimore Design School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 6th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,757 | 504 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.9% | 75.2% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 80.0% | 95%+ |
| District | Baltimore City Public Schools | Baltimore City Public Schools |
| City | Baltimore | Baltimore |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Baltimore (21218) | Baltimore (21202) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,378 | $61,578 |
| Median Home Value | $229,800 | $307,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,239 | $1,497 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 43.7% | 48.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% | 24.0% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 26 min |