Below Average
#1109 of 1,363 schools in MD
Coppin Academy
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2500 W North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216
- Math 6% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Coppin Academy score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coppin Academy 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| William S. Baer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Bard High School Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Connexions: a Community Based Arts SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 524 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #90 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
Coppin Academy is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coppin Academy
Coppin Academy is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 390 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,109 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coppin Academy
What grades does Coppin Academy serve?
Coppin Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Coppin Academy?
Coppin Academy has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coppin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coppin Academy is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coppin Academy rank in MD?
Coppin Academy ranks #1,109 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Coppin Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Coppin Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Coppin Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coppin Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Coppin Academy a charter school?
Yes, Coppin Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Coppin Academy a Title I school?
No, Coppin Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coppin Academy?
74.4% of students at Coppin Academy 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
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.8%
- Phone
- (443) 642-5060
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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