Very Good
#435 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 32% in state
Baltimore Design School
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Barclay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Math 10% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baltimore Design School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Baltimore Design School 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 92Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 83Very 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
$61,578
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
20.8%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Frances AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Eager Street AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Baltimore Lab SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | 1–12 | 0.6 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Baltimore School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #19 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 Design School is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baltimore Design School
Baltimore Design School is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 504 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baltimore Design School
What grades does Baltimore Design School serve?
Baltimore Design School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Baltimore Design School?
Baltimore Design School has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Design School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Design School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baltimore Design School rank in MD?
Baltimore Design School ranks #435 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Baltimore Design School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baltimore Design School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Design School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baltimore Design School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Baltimore Design School a charter school?
No, Baltimore Design School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baltimore Design School a Title I school?
No, Baltimore Design School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baltimore Design School?
75.2% of students at Baltimore Design School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.2%
- Phone
- (443) 642-2311
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 21202)
- 21,506
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 21202; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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