Very Good
#360 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 26% in state
Bard High School Early College
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2801 N Dukeland Street, Baltimore, MD 21216
- Math 7% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bard High School Early College score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bard High School Early 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 80Excellent Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$46,440
Median home value
$148,800
Median rent
$1,160/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21216; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connexions: a Community Based Arts SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Coppin AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Frederick Douglass HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| William S. Baer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Bard High School Early College is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bard High School Early College
Bard High School Early College is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 482 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bard High School Early College
What grades does Bard High School Early College serve?
Bard High School Early College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bard High School Early College?
Bard High School Early College has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bard High School Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Bard High School Early College is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bard High School Early College rank in MD?
Bard High School Early College ranks #360 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Bard High School Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Bard High School Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Bard High School Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bard High School Early College has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Bard High School Early College a charter school?
No, Bard High School Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bard High School Early College a Title I school?
No, Bard High School Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bard High School Early College?
60.2% of students at Bard High School Early 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
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (443) 642-5040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21216)
- 27,296
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 21216; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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