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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
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of the Baltimore City Public Schools. The school serves approximately 22 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 1.5:1.
Students demonstrate 10% proficiency in math and 10% in reading/language arts. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $44,722, where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 22 students, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 1.5:1, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction 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
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Test Scores MD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 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.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 10% (2019) to 10% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 10% (2019) to 10% (2022).
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. Renaissance Academy (rated 6.1/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West (rated 6.1/10, 0.9 miles away). Additionally, Baltimore School for the Arts (rated 6.0/10, 0.4 miles away). For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .
Nearby Schools
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Joseph C. Briscoe Academy has a median household income of $44,722. It is a well-educated community where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $221,900, with a median rent of $1,282/month. The area has a poverty rate of 32.5%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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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 the most recent state assessment data, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy has 10.0% math proficiency and 10.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (5,784/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Baltimore). Data >1 year old.
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
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Baltimore City Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 75,811
- Schools in District
- 151
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,977
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