- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Federal NCES profile for Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009000151
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #34 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute has class sizes larger than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute ranks #34 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute held near 1,580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.5 → 83.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 240009000151 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,632 enr · 21.2:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute held near 1,580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.5 → 83.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- This school
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
- Digital Harbor
Digital Harbor High School
1,359 students
What this shows Baltimore Polytechnic Institute reports 1,632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baltimore Polytechnic Institute compares
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 12% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,632 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,632
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 98% in Maryland - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.6%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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 58.6%
White 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Polytechnic Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Digital Harbor High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baltimore Polytechnic Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~1,632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
How many students attend Baltimore Polytechnic Institute?
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute has 1,632 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,555 (2022-23) → 1,580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is 21.2:1, which is 46% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute?
43.2% of students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute?
The largest demographic group at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is African American at 58.6% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baltimore Polytechnic Institute?
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Polytechnic Institute rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute ranks #34 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 Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore City College (1,470 students), and Kipp Harmony Academy (1,399 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.