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#936 of 1,363 schools in MD
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools charter high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
128 W Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
- Math 2% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women 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 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 77Very 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
$44,722
Median home value
$221,900
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
11%
Poverty rate
32.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
- #65 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 Leadership School for Young Women is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 470 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
What grades does Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women serve?
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women?
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women rank in MD?
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women ranks #936 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women's MySchoolScout rating?
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Leadership School for Young Women?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women a charter school?
Yes, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women a Title I school?
No, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women?
78.9% of students at Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women 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
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (443) 642-2048
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 21201)
- 17,819
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 · 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 21201; 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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