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Eager Street Academy

Eager Street Academy rates 6.1, above the middle of Baltimore City Public Schools's 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.
6.1this school

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

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

The brief

A Baltimore City Public Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 792 of 1,363 schools in Maryland and 52 of 149 in Baltimore City Public Schools.

Eager Street Academy is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Reading17%35 points below the Maryland average of 52%29 students tested · 2026 MCAP
In 2026, 17% in reading, against a Maryland average of 52%.2026 MCAP; 1 test record from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
2.5
33% of the rating
College Readiness
6.5
40% of the rating
Resources & Environment
10.0
27% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 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.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: reading/ELA 17% (2026 MCAP).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
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.
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 21202; 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 2026 MCAP; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Eager Street Academy 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
$61,578
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
20.8%
Poverty rate
24%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
85
Very Walkable
Transit Score
95
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
78
Very 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

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Baltimore School for the Arts0.6 mi
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  3. Eager Street Academythis school
    6.1
  4. Paul Laurence Dunbar High0.6 mi
    6.0Compare →
  5. Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women0.7 mi · charter
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  6. Renaissance Academy1.1 mi
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  7. National Academy Foundation0.6 mi
    3.4Compare →
  8. The Reach! Partnership School1.4 mi
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  9. Joseph C. Briscoe Academy1.0 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Eager Street Academy 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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

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

Questions families ask

What grades does Eager Street Academy serve?

Eager Street Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Eager Street Academy?

Eager Street Academy has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eager Street Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Eager Street Academy is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eager Street Academy rank in MD?

Eager Street Academy ranks #792 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Eager Street Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Eager Street Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Eager Street Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eager Street Academy has 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2026 MCAP).

Is Eager Street Academy a charter school?

No, Eager Street Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eager Street Academy a Title I school?

No, Eager Street Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eager Street Academy?

50.8% of students at Eager Street 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 facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
59
Student-teacher ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Baltimore city
Phone
(410) 234-1815
Rank in district
#52 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 21202)
21,506
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
33.6

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

Sources and official links

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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.