Enrollment
786
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 786 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Maryland schools and 21% 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 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 786 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 276 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.5% 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): Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 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 Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove.
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 Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove compares
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore City Public Schools, which includes Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove.
$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 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
- 1,714
- 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 (~786 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove a good school?
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 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.
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