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#315 of 378 private schools in MD

Mount Saint Joseph High School

High School

4403 FREDERICK AVE, Baltimore, MD 21229

Private

Enrollment

852

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

5.1

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#315 of 378

In Baltimore

#46 of 59

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Mount Saint Joseph High School

5.1/10

High School in Baltimore · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mount Saint Joseph High School

Mount Saint Joseph High School is a private high school in Baltimore, MD. Mount Saint Joseph High School serves approximately 852 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Saint Joseph High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares1.0 pts below MD schools
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • MD avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Mount Saint Joseph High School 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

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How Mount Saint Joseph High School compares to 55 public schools serving similar grades in Baltimore, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
This School
vs
13.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
852
This School
vs
843
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.1
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 68% vs 0%
Black 19.4% vs 0%
Asian 5.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.8% vs 0%
Mount Saint Joseph High School Baltimore Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Mount Saint Joseph High School (this school) 5.1
Edmondson-Westside High 4.6
Green Street Academy 4.8
The Seed School of Maryland 6.1
Western School of Technology 8.8
Maiden Choice School 2.5
Carver Vocational-Technical High 3.4
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 5.8
William S. Baer School 2.4
Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West 4.5
Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts 5.9
Catonsville High 6.2
Coppin Academy 4.6
Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies 5.1
Bard High School Early College 7.6
ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School 3.9
Frederick Douglass High 4.5
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High 5.5
Lansdowne High 3.5
Woodlawn High 3.9
Renaissance Academy 5.2

Showing 20 of 55 schools. View all schools in Baltimore

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.5 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,105
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 49%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Enrollment 852
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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)

White 68.0%
Black 19.4%
Asian 5.2%
Hispanic 3.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4403 FREDERICK AVE, Baltimore, MD 21229

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mount Saint Joseph High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Western School of Technology (rated 8.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is The Seed School of Maryland (rated 6.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Green Street Academy (rated 4.8/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Beechfield Elementary/Middle Baltimore 0.3 mi 3.9
THE BALTIMORE ACADEMY Baltimore 0.5 mi
Edmondson-Westside High Baltimore 0.8 mi 4.6
Wildwood Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.0 mi 4.2
Mary E. Rodman Elementary Baltimore 1.0 mi 5.7
North Bend Elementary/Middle Baltimore 0.9 mi 5.8
Green Street Academy Baltimore 1.0 mi 4.8
Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.2 mi 4.0
Baltimore International Academy West Baltimore 1.2 mi 7.3
Violetville Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.1 mi 5.4
Maiden Choice School Baltimore 1.6 mi 2.5
The Seed School of Maryland Baltimore 1.3 mi 6.1
Western School of Technology Baltimore 1.5 mi 8.8
Belmont Elementary Baltimore 1.8 mi 5.3
WATSON HALL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Baltimore 1.6 mi
Edgewood Elementary Baltimore 2.1 mi 3.5
Frederick Elementary Baltimore 1.7 mi 2.6
KIPP Harmony Academy Baltimore 2.1 mi 6.4
Empowerment Academy Baltimore 1.9 mi 4.6
Arbutus Elementary Baltimore 2.3 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21229 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$55,457

Median Home Value

$184,900

Median Rent

$1,210/mo

Population

44,687

College Educated

22.2%

Homeownership

55.5%

Avg Commute

31.9 min

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Median Age

38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mount Saint Joseph High School

What grades does Mount Saint Joseph High School serve?

Mount Saint Joseph High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mount Saint Joseph High School?

Mount Saint Joseph High School has an enrollment of approximately 852 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Saint Joseph High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Saint Joseph High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mount Saint Joseph High School rank in MD?

Mount Saint Joseph High School ranks #315 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Mount Saint Joseph High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Saint Joseph High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mount Saint Joseph High School a private school?

Yes, Mount Saint Joseph High School is a private all-boys 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 Saint Joseph High School a religious school?

Mount Saint Joseph High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
62 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
50 Good Transit
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
852
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
Baltimore city

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