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#137 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 36% of private schools

The Catholic High School of Baltimore

High School · Baltimore, MD

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

Private

2800 EDISON HWY, Baltimore, MD 21213

  • 9.6:1 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)
B6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
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 Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,206
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 Index50%
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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Enrollment287
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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 The Catholic High School of Baltimore 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 64Good Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat 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

$50,031

Median home value

$134,900

Median rent

$1,253/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

53.2%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White67.6%
Black15.0%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian6.6%
Two or More3.5%
Native American0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Archbishop Curley High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0private9–120.6 mi535Compare →
The Reach! Partnership SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–121.0 mi755Compare →
Baltimore City CollegeEnrollment path unverified7.99–121.4 mi1,421Compare →
Claremont SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.4 mi47Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

The Catholic High School of Baltimore is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Catholic High School of Baltimore

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 21213)
27,881
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
38
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 21213; 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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