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Charter high school · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, Maryland

City Neighbors High

City Neighbors High rates 4.1, below most Baltimore City Public Schools high schools, whose rated median is 4.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.1this school

4.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Baltimore City Public Schools median is 4.7.

#1,233 of 1,363 schools in Maryland · Baltimore City Public Schools: 32 high schools rated, median 4.7

The brief

A Baltimore City Public Schools charter high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,233 of 1,363 schools in Maryland and 108 of 149 in Baltimore City Public Schools.

City Neighbors High is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math3%84 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading31%21 points below the Maryland average of 52%103 students tested · 2026 MCAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2013–2026), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2026.2022 EdFacts; 20 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.2
25% of the rating
Academics
2.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2013-2026).

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 · 2026 MCAP · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments / 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 21214; 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, 2013-2022, multi-year average, 2013-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
City Neighbors High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$82,093
Median home value
$250,700
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
77
Very Walkable
Transit Score
53
Good Transit
Bike Score
47
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
5,343/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Baltimore. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  4. Parkville High2.7 mi
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  5. City Neighbors Highthis school
    4.1
  6. Overlea High2.3 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than City Neighbors High among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does City Neighbors High serve?

City Neighbors High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend City Neighbors High?

City Neighbors High has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at City Neighbors High?

The student-teacher ratio at City Neighbors High is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does City Neighbors High rank in MD?

City Neighbors High ranks #1,233 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is City Neighbors High's MySchoolScout rating?

City Neighbors High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 City Neighbors High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, City Neighbors High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2026).

Is City Neighbors High a charter school?

Yes, City Neighbors High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is City Neighbors High a Title I school?

No, City Neighbors High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City Neighbors High?

66.8% of students at City Neighbors High 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
419
Student-teacher ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Baltimore city
Phone
(443) 642-2119
4-year graduation
85–89%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#108 of 149
Schools in district
151
District spending per student
$22,977
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 21214)
21,295
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
41.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maryland Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.