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#357 of 378 private schools in MD

St Frances Academy

High School · Baltimore, MD

A private high school in Baltimore, MD serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

501 E CHASE ST, Baltimore, MD 21202

  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
C+3.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,158
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Diversity Index13%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment207
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Frances 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 94Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 79Very Bikeable
  • 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

$61,578

Median home value

$307,700

Median rent

$1,497/mo

College educated

48.3%

Homeownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

24%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black93.2%
Hispanic3.4%
White2.4%
Asian1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eager Street AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.37–120.1 mi59Compare →
Baltimore Design SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.36–120.4 mi504Compare →
Baltimore School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.5 mi431Compare →
Baltimore Leadership School for Young WomenCharter · enrollment unverified5.36–120.7 mi470Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

St Frances Academy is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Frances Academy

St Frances Academy is a private high school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 207 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Frances Academy

What grades does St Frances Academy serve?

St Frances Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Frances Academy?

St Frances Academy has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Frances Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Frances Academy is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Frances Academy rank in MD?

St Frances Academy ranks #357 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is St Frances Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Frances Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Frances Academy a private school?

Yes, St Frances Academy is a private coeducational 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 St Frances Academy a religious school?

St Frances Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
207
Gender Split
81% M / 19% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
193 days
Setting
Large City
County
Baltimore city
Area population (ZIP 21202)
21,506
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
33.6
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 21202; 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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