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#1307 of 1,363 schools in MD
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3500 Hillen Road, Baltimore, MD 21218
- Math 2% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 68.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mergenthaler Vocational-technical 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$58,378
Median home value
$229,800
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,421 | Compare → |
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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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #133 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
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,757 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,307 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High
What grades does Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High serve?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High has an enrollment of approximately 1,757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High rank in MD?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High ranks #1,307 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High a charter school?
No, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High a Title I school?
No, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High?
77.9% of students at Mergenthaler Vocational-technical 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
- 1,757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.7%
- Phone
- (410) 396-6496
- 4-Year Graduation
- 68.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21218)
- 44,903
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 21218; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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