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#752 of 1,363 schools in MD

Achievement Academy at Harbor City High

High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD

A Baltimore City Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2201 Pinewood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 26% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 12.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.8% (2025 MCAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness1.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate12%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$22,977

Students at Achievement Academy at Harbor City High score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

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2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency26%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2025
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Achievement Academy at Harbor City High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 66Good Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,093

Median home value

$250,700

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

42.2%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Reginald F. Lewis HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.0 mi444Compare →
The Children's GuildPrivate · tuition7.1private1–110.3 mi133Compare →
Mercy High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private9–120.9 mi446Compare →
City Neighbors HighCharter · enrollment unverified5.99–121.4 mi419Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Baltimore City Public Schools

Schools in district
151
Rank in district
#37 of 149
District spending per student
$22,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Achievement Academy at Harbor City High is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Achievement Academy at Harbor City High

Achievement Academy at Harbor City High is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 202 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Achievement Academy at Harbor City High

What grades does Achievement Academy at Harbor City High serve?

Achievement Academy at Harbor City High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Achievement Academy at Harbor City High?

Achievement Academy at Harbor City High has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement Academy at Harbor City High?

The student-teacher ratio at Achievement Academy at Harbor City High is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Achievement Academy at Harbor City High rank in MD?

Achievement Academy at Harbor City High ranks #752 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Achievement Academy at Harbor City High's MySchoolScout rating?

Achievement Academy at Harbor City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Achievement Academy at Harbor City High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Achievement Academy at Harbor City High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Achievement Academy at Harbor City High a charter school?

No, Achievement Academy at Harbor City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Achievement Academy at Harbor City High a Title I school?

No, Achievement Academy at Harbor City High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Achievement Academy at Harbor City High?

88.1% of students at Achievement Academy at Harbor City High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
202
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Baltimore city
4-Year Graduation
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 21214)
21,295
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
41.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21214; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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