- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
City Neighbors High
Federal NCES profile for City Neighbors High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009001690Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City Neighbors High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #34 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
City Neighbors High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City Neighbors High ranks #34 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
City Neighbors High held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 240009001690 · Baltimore, MD High · SMALL · CHARTER
416 enr · 14.9:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
City Neighbors High held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
City Neighbors High 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 416
City Neighbors High
416 students
What this shows City Neighbors High reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How City Neighbors High compares
City Neighbors High 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 56% in Maryland - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.3%
White 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, City Neighbors High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 City Neighbors High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City Neighbors High'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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about City Neighbors High
How many students attend City Neighbors High?
City Neighbors High has 416 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Neighbors High?
The student-teacher ratio at City Neighbors High is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City Neighbors High?
64.0% of students at City Neighbors High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City Neighbors High?
The largest demographic group at City Neighbors High is African American at 85.3% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City Neighbors High?
City Neighbors High 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 City Neighbors High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, City Neighbors High 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 City Neighbors High, 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.