- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City College
Federal NCES profile for Baltimore City College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009000150
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baltimore City College earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools.
- #26 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Baltimore City College has class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baltimore City College ranks #26 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Baltimore City College shrank from 1,497 students in 2022-23 to 1,421 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 240009000150 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,470 enr · 17.7:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Baltimore City College shrank from 1,497 students in 2022-23 to 1,421 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Baltimore City College 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
- This school
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
- Digital Harbor
Digital Harbor High School
1,359 students
What this shows Baltimore City College reports 1,470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baltimore City College compares
Baltimore City College 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,470
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Maryland - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.3%
White 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Baltimore City College is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Baltimore City College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Digital Harbor High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baltimore City College'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
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baltimore City College
How many students attend Baltimore City College?
Baltimore City College has 1,470 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,497 (2022-23) → 1,421 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore City College?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore City College is 17.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baltimore City College?
46.2% of students at Baltimore City College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baltimore City College?
The largest demographic group at Baltimore City College is African American at 67.3% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baltimore City College?
Baltimore City College has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Baltimore City College rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Baltimore City College ranks #26 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 Baltimore City College, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Kipp Harmony Academy (1,399 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.