Average
#288 of 378 private schools in MD
Mount De Sales Academy
High School
700 ACADEMY RD, Baltimore, MD 21228
Enrollment
485
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
5.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
485
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
5.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#288 of 378
In Baltimore
#41 of 59
public schools
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About Mount De Sales Academy
Mount De Sales Academy is a private high school in Baltimore, MD. Mount De Sales Academy serves approximately 485 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount De Sales Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- MD avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Mount De Sales Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mount De Sales Academy compares to 55 public schools serving similar grades in Baltimore, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mount De Sales Academy (this school) | 5.4 |
| Western School of Technology | 8.8 |
| Edmondson-Westside High | 4.6 |
| Catonsville High | 6.2 |
| Woodlawn High | 3.9 |
| Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies | 5.1 |
| Maiden Choice School | 2.5 |
| Green Street Academy | 4.8 |
| The Seed School of Maryland | 6.1 |
| Forest Park High | 4.8 |
| Bard High School Early College | 7.6 |
| ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School | 3.9 |
| William S. Baer School | 2.4 |
| Carver Vocational-Technical High | 3.4 |
| Coppin Academy | 4.6 |
| Frederick Douglass High | 4.5 |
| Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West | 4.5 |
| Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts | 5.9 |
| Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy | 5.8 |
| Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High | 5.5 |
| Lansdowne High | 3.5 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
700 ACADEMY RD, Baltimore, MD 21228
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mount De Sales Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Western School of Technology (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Catonsville High (rated 6.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Woodlawn High (rated 3.9/10, 2.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Westowne Elementary Catonsville | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| WATSON HALL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Baltimore | 0.4 mi | — |
| EMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Baltimore | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Edmondson Heights Elementary Baltimore | 0.9 mi | 3.1 |
| APPLE RIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Catonsville | 1.0 mi | — |
| Johnnycake Elementary Baltimore | 0.9 mi | 3.8 |
| North Bend Elementary/Middle Baltimore | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Catonsville Elementary Catonsville | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Western School of Technology Baltimore | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Southwest Academy Baltimore | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| ST MARK SCHOOL Catonsville | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle Baltimore | 1.4 mi | 4.0 |
| Beechfield Elementary/Middle Baltimore | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Catonsville High Baltimore | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Hillcrest Elementary Baltimore | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle Baltimore | 2.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Meadowood Education Center Baltimore | 2.1 mi | — |
| Baltimore International Academy West Baltimore | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| AL-RAHMAH SCHOOL Baltimore | 1.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Woodlawn High Baltimore | 2.2 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21228 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,714
Median Home Value
$389,200
Median Rent
$1,631/mo
Population
49,417
College Educated
49.8%
Homeownership
71.6%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
43.1
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ST MARY S RYKEN HIGH SCHOOL Leonardtown, MD | 5.5 |
| ST VINCENT PALLOTTI HIGH SCHOOL Laurel, MD | 5.5 |
| Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women Baltimore, MD | 5.3 |
| DON BOSCO CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL Takoma Park, MD | 5.3 |
| Washington Academy and High School Princess Anne, MD | 5.2 |
| Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy Baltimore, MD | 5.8 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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