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#1300 of 1,363 schools in MD
National Academy Foundation
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
540 N Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
- Math 7% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at National Academy Foundation score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 8% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where National Academy Foundation 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$38,723
Median home value
$94,900
Median rent
$1,052/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
37%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Laurence Dunbar HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,101 | Compare → |
| Eager Street AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| St Frances AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 352 | 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.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #132 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
National Academy Foundation is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About National Academy Foundation
National Academy Foundation is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 753 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,300 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about National Academy Foundation
What grades does National Academy Foundation serve?
National Academy Foundation serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend National Academy Foundation?
National Academy Foundation has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at National Academy Foundation?
The student-teacher ratio at National Academy Foundation is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does National Academy Foundation rank in MD?
National Academy Foundation ranks #1,300 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is National Academy Foundation's MySchoolScout rating?
National Academy Foundation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 National Academy Foundation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, National Academy Foundation has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is National Academy Foundation a charter school?
No, National Academy Foundation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is National Academy Foundation a Title I school?
No, National Academy Foundation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for National Academy Foundation?
66.5% of students at National Academy Foundation 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 753
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.2%
- Phone
- (443) 984-1594
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21205)
- 13,665
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 · 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.
- 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 21205; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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