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#137 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 36% of private schools

The Catholic High School of Baltimore

High School

2800 EDISON HWY, Baltimore, MD 21213

Private

Enrollment

287

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

6.8

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#137 of 378

In Baltimore

#18 of 59

public schools

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The Catholic High School of Baltimore

6.8/10

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

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About The Catholic High School of Baltimore

The Catholic High School of Baltimore is a private high school in Baltimore, MD. The Catholic High School of Baltimore serves approximately 287 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. The Catholic High School of Baltimore has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares0.7 pts above MD schools
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • MD avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, The Catholic High School of Baltimore sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Catholic High School of Baltimore 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 The Catholic High School of Baltimore compares to 55 public schools serving similar grades in Baltimore, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
This School
vs
13.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
287
This School
vs
843
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.8
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.6% vs 0%
Black 15% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.6% vs 0%
Asian 6.6% vs 0%
The Catholic High School of Baltimore Baltimore Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
The Catholic High School of Baltimore (this school) 6.8
The Reach! Partnership School 4.8
Claremont School 6.1
Baltimore City College 7.9
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High 3.1
National Academy Foundation 3.2
Paul Laurence Dunbar High 4.5
Eager Street Academy 5.3
Baltimore Design School 7.3
Patterson High 3.8
City Neighbors High 5.9
Baltimore School for the Arts 8.0
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women 5.3
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Renaissance Academy 5.2
Digital Harbor High School 3.0
Reginald F. Lewis High 6.8
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High 6.0
Academy for College and Career Exploration 4.7
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High 5.5
Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts 5.9

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 6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 50%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 287
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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 67.6%
Black 15.0%
Hispanic 6.6%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Native American 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2800 EDISON HWY, Baltimore, MD 21213

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Catholic High School of Baltimore may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Claremont School (rated 6.1/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is ARCHBISHOP CURLEY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.0/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, The Reach! Partnership School (rated 4.8/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
THE H.O.P.E. ACADEMY BALTIMORE, INC. Baltimore 0.3 mi 4.1
The Green School of Baltimore Baltimore 0.6 mi 7.6
The Belair-Edison School Baltimore 0.5 mi 4.1
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle Baltimore 0.6 mi 4.0
Lakewood Elementary Baltimore 0.6 mi 7.2
ARCHBISHOP CURLEY HIGH SCHOOL Baltimore 0.6 mi 5.0
Sinclair Lane Elementary Baltimore 0.7 mi 3.9
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School Baltimore 0.7 mi 7.9
Collington Square Elementary/Middle Baltimore 0.9 mi 5.5
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL Baltimore 1.1 mi 7.5
Montebello Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.0 mi 4.6
The Reach! Partnership School Baltimore 1.0 mi 4.8
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership Baltimore 1.2 mi 6.2
Harford Heights Elementary Baltimore 1.1 mi 6.9
Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.1 mi
William Paca Elementary Baltimore 1.5 mi 3.6
Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle Baltimore 1.4 mi 4.3
Claremont School Baltimore 1.4 mi 6.1
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High Baltimore 1.5 mi 3.1
Patterson Park Public Charter School Baltimore 1.6 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21213 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,031

Median Home Value

$134,900

Median Rent

$1,253/mo

Population

27,881

College Educated

16.7%

Homeownership

53.2%

Avg Commute

28.8 min

Poverty Rate

24.6%

Median Age

38

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TAKOMA ACADEMY Takoma Park, MD 6.7
CONNELLY SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD Potomac, MD 6.9
Pocomoke High Pocomoke City, MD 6.9
CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Baltimore, MD 6.6
Crisfield Academy and High School Crisfield, MD 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Catholic High School of Baltimore

What grades does The Catholic High School of Baltimore serve?

The Catholic High School of Baltimore serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend The Catholic High School of Baltimore?

The Catholic High School of Baltimore has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Catholic High School of Baltimore?

The student-teacher ratio at The Catholic High School of Baltimore is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Catholic High School of Baltimore rank in MD?

The Catholic High School of Baltimore ranks #137 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is The Catholic High School of Baltimore's MySchoolScout rating?

The Catholic High School of Baltimore has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Catholic High School of Baltimore a private school?

Yes, The Catholic High School of Baltimore 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 The Catholic High School of Baltimore a religious school?

The Catholic High School of Baltimore has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
82 Very Walkable
Transit Score
64 Good Transit
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
287
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Baltimore city

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