Very Good
#292 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 21% in state
Baltimore City College
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A high school in Baltimore, MD where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3220 The Alameda, Baltimore, MD 21218
- Math 25% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baltimore City College score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Baltimore City College 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$58,378
Median home value
$229,800
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-technical HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,757 | Compare → |
| The Reach! Partnership SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Baltimore Lab SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 116 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #9 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
Baltimore City College is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baltimore City College
Baltimore City College is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,421 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #292 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baltimore City College
What grades does Baltimore City College serve?
Baltimore City College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Baltimore City College?
Baltimore City College has an enrollment of approximately 1,421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore City College?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore City College is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baltimore City College rank in MD?
Baltimore City College ranks #292 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Baltimore City College's MySchoolScout rating?
Baltimore City College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Baltimore City College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baltimore City College has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Baltimore City College a charter school?
No, Baltimore City College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baltimore City College a Title I school?
No, Baltimore City College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baltimore City College?
45.9% of students at Baltimore City College 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
- 1,421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (410) 396-6557
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21218)
- 44,903
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 21218; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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