- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Baltimore School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Baltimore School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009001391
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baltimore School for the Arts earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools.
- #20 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Baltimore School for the Arts has class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baltimore School for the Arts ranks #20 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Baltimore School for the Arts held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 240009001391 · Baltimore, MD High · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 17.7:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Baltimore School for the Arts held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Baltimore School for the Arts 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 443
Baltimore School for the Arts
443 students
What this shows Baltimore School for the Arts reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baltimore School for the Arts compares
Baltimore School for the Arts 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 48% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.8%
White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Baltimore School for the Arts is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baltimore School for the Arts'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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baltimore School for the Arts
How many students attend Baltimore School for the Arts?
Baltimore School for the Arts has 443 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore School for the Arts 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 School for the Arts?
25.4% of students at Baltimore School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baltimore School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Baltimore School for the Arts is African American at 55.8% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baltimore School for the Arts?
Baltimore School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 School for the Arts rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Baltimore School for the Arts ranks #20 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 School for the Arts, 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.