Excellent
#183 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 13% in state
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 W Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21209
- Math 29% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (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
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Baltimore Polytechnic Institute 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$87,669
Median home value
$418,800
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
60.4%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,328 | Compare → |
| Academy for College and Career ExplorationEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 957 | Compare → |
| Gilman SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,022 | Compare → |
| The Bryn Mawr SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 694 | 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
- #2 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 Polytechnic Institute is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,580 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
What grades does Baltimore Polytechnic Institute serve?
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Baltimore Polytechnic Institute?
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute has an enrollment of approximately 1,580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baltimore Polytechnic Institute rank in MD?
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute ranks #183 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Baltimore Polytechnic Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Polytechnic Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Baltimore Polytechnic Institute a charter school?
No, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baltimore Polytechnic Institute a Title I school?
No, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baltimore Polytechnic Institute?
44.8% of students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute 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
- 1,580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (410) 396-7026
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21209)
- 30,766
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 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 21209; 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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