- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
Academy for College and Career Exploration
Federal NCES profile for Academy for College and Career Exploration, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240009001381
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for College and Career Exploration earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Maryland schools.
- #148 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for College and Career Exploration has class sizes larger than 75% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for College and Career Exploration ranks #148 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Academy for College and Career Exploration grew from 902 students in 2022-23 to 957 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 240009001381 · Baltimore, MD Other · MID · TRAD
967 enr · 16.4:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Academy for College and Career Exploration grew from 902 students in 2022-23 to 957 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Academy for College and Career Exploration in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school
Academy for College and Career Exploration
967 students
What this shows Academy for College and Career Exploration reports 967 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for College and Career Exploration compares
Academy for College and Career Exploration is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 52% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 967 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
967
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Maryland - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
White 8.8%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Academy for College and Career Exploration is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for College and Career Exploration Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for College and Career Exploration's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Baltimore
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,371 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lakeland Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,070 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,061 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hampstead Hill Academy
Standard public school
933 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
The Belair-Edison School
Standard public school
911 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
910 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~967 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for College and Career Exploration
How many students attend Academy for College and Career Exploration?
Academy for College and Career Exploration has 967 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 957 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for College and Career Exploration?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for College and Career Exploration is 16.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for College and Career Exploration?
74.7% of students at Academy for College and Career Exploration are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for College and Career Exploration?
The largest demographic group at Academy for College and Career Exploration is African American at 69.8% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for College and Career Exploration?
Academy for College and Career Exploration has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for College and Career Exploration rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for College and Career Exploration ranks #148 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Academy for College and Career Exploration, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.