- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009000157
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools.
- #38 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove has class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove ranks #38 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove grew from 755 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 240009000157 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 17.5:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove grew from 755 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove 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
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
786 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove compares
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove is a growing 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 25% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Maryland - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
80.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
African American 29.8%
White 9.8%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove 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 | 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove'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 (~786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove?
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove has 786 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove is 17.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove?
61.1% of students at Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove?
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove ranks #38 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 Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove, 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.