- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High
Federal NCES profile for Achievement Academy at Harbor City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009000236
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #5 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement Academy at Harbor City High ranks #5 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 240009000236 · Baltimore, MD High · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 15:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High 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 314
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High
314 students
What this shows Achievement Academy at Harbor City High reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Achievement Academy at Harbor City High compares
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High is a shrinking 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 67% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Achievement Academy at Harbor City High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Achievement Academy at Harbor City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Achievement Academy at Harbor City High'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 high schools in Baltimore
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dundalk High
Standard public school
2,087 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Perry Hall High
Standard public school
2,012 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High
Standard public school
1,922 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,900 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Parkville High
Standard public school
1,877 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Catonsville High
Standard public school
1,735 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Achievement Academy at Harbor City High
How many students attend Achievement Academy at Harbor City High?
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High has 314 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement Academy at Harbor City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement Academy at Harbor City High is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achievement Academy at Harbor City High?
81.6% of students at Achievement Academy at Harbor City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievement Academy at Harbor City High?
The largest demographic group at Achievement Academy at Harbor City High is African American at 92.7% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement Academy at Harbor City High?
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Achievement Academy at Harbor City High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement Academy at Harbor City High ranks #5 of 42 high 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 high schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Achievement Academy at Harbor City High, 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.