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Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools
900 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201
Enrollment
22
Student-Teacher
1.5:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
22
Student-Teacher
1.5:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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About Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools. Joseph C.
Briscoe Academy serves approximately 22 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 1.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Structured state assessment records for Joseph C.
Briscoe Academy show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 22 students, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1.5:1 students to teachers, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 22 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.5:1
- Address
- 900 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201
- Website
- baltimorecityschools.org/345
- Phone
- (410) 396-0774
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores MD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from MD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
How Joseph C. Briscoe Academy Compares
See how Joseph C. Briscoe Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
900 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Joseph C. Briscoe Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Baltimore School for the Arts (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is Baltimore Design School (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away). Additionally, Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts (rated 5.9/10, 0.9 miles away). For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .
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20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,722
Median Home Value
$221,900
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
Population
17,819
College Educated
46.5%
Homeownership
11%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
32.5%
Median Age
32.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
What grades does Joseph C. Briscoe Academy serve?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy has an enrollment of approximately 22 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is 1.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joseph C. Briscoe Academy a charter school?
No, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph C. Briscoe Academy a Title I school?
No, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
90.9% of students at Joseph C. Briscoe 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 22
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (410) 396-0774
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
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District
Baltimore City Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 75,811
- Schools in District
- 151
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,977
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