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#288 of 378 private schools in MD
Mount De Sales Academy
High School · Baltimore, MD
A private high school in Baltimore, MD serving grades 9th – 12th.
700 ACADEMY RD, Baltimore, MD 21228
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Mount De Sales Academy 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,714
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,631/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western School of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 953 | Compare → |
| Edmondson-westside HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 858 | Compare → |
| Mount Saint Joseph High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 852 | Compare → |
| Catonsville HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,733 | Compare → |
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.
Mount De Sales Academy is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mount De Sales Academy
Mount De Sales Academy is a private high school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 485 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount De Sales Academy
What grades does Mount De Sales Academy serve?
Mount De Sales Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount De Sales Academy?
Mount De Sales Academy has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount De Sales Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount De Sales Academy is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mount De Sales Academy rank in MD?
Mount De Sales Academy ranks #288 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Mount De Sales Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount De Sales Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount De Sales Academy a private school?
Yes, Mount De Sales Academy is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mount De Sales Academy a religious school?
Mount De Sales Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Phone
- (410) 963-3797
- Area population (ZIP 21228)
- 49,417
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 21228; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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