Below Average
#1105 of 1,363 schools in MD
Edmondson-westside High
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
501 N Athol Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229
- Math 15% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Edmondson-westside High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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
79.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edmondson-westside High 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat 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
$55,457
Median home value
$184,900
Median rent
$1,210/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
55.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21229; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Saint Joseph High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 852 | Compare → |
| The Baltimore AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Green Street AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 818 | Compare → |
| The Seed School of MarylandEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 394 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #86 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
Edmondson-westside High is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edmondson-westside High
Edmondson-westside High is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 858 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,105 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edmondson-westside High
What grades does Edmondson-westside High serve?
Edmondson-westside High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Edmondson-westside High?
Edmondson-westside High has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmondson-westside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmondson-westside High is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edmondson-westside High rank in MD?
Edmondson-westside High ranks #1,105 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Edmondson-westside High's MySchoolScout rating?
Edmondson-westside High 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 Edmondson-westside High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edmondson-westside High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edmondson-westside High a charter school?
No, Edmondson-westside High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edmondson-westside High a Title I school?
No, Edmondson-westside High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edmondson-westside High?
79.8% of students at Edmondson-westside 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 858
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 97.3%
- Phone
- (410) 396-0685
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21229)
- 44,687
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 21229; 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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