Enrollment
459
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Bard High School Early College
Federal NCES profile for Bard High School Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009001735
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bard High School Early College earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #26 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bard High School Early College has class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bard High School Early College ranks #26 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bard High School Early College compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bard High School Early College
Bard High School Early College is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Maryland schools and 27% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Baltimore's high schools, it stands alongside Dundalk High (2,087 students): Bard High School Early College is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 15.5:1).
Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students) and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students) alongside Bard High School Early College.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bard High School Early College compares
Bard High School Early College on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 23% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Maryland - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.7%
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
$18,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 84.7%
White 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Bard High School Early College is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore City Public Schools, which includes Bard High School Early College.
$18,272
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 51.4%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bard High School Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bard High School Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bard High School Early College
How many students attend Bard High School Early College?
Bard High School Early College has 459 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bard High School Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Bard High School Early College is 18.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bard High School Early College?
60.1% of students at Bard High School Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bard High School Early College?
The largest demographic group at Bard High School Early College is African American at 84.7% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bard High School Early College?
Bard High School Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bard High School Early College rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Bard High School Early 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.
Is Bard High School Early College a good school?
Bard High School Early College earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Bard High School Early College, 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.
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