How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | National Academy Foundation |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore, MD |
| School Type | vocational | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,714 | 801 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.4% | 59.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | National Academy Foundation |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,862 | $23,862 |
| District | Baltimore City Public Schools | Baltimore City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | National Academy Foundation |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| African American | 87.4% | 39.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% | 57.1% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.3% | 0.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | National Academy Foundation |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 285.7:1 | 400.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 95.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 32 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.