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#883 of 1,363 schools in MD
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1001 W Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
- Math 9% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 7.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (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
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 88Excellent Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$41,828
Median home value
$93,700
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
33.6%
Poverty rate
29.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #55 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
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 284 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #883 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High
What grades does Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High serve?
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High?
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High rank in MD?
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High ranks #883 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High's MySchoolScout rating?
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High a charter school?
No, Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High a Title I school?
No, Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High?
93.0% of students at Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood 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
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (410) 396-1290
- 4-Year Graduation
- 7.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21223)
- 19,793
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 21223; 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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