- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
The Reach! Partnership School
Federal NCES profile for The Reach! Partnership School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009001663
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Reach! Partnership School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. 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
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
The Reach! Partnership School has class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Reach! Partnership School ranks #34 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
The Reach! Partnership School grew from 708 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 240009001663 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 17.7:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
The Reach! Partnership School grew from 708 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
The Reach! Partnership School 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
The Reach! Partnership School
724 students
What this shows The Reach! Partnership School reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Reach! Partnership School compares
The Reach! Partnership School 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 66% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Maryland - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
86.3%
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, The Reach! Partnership School 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 The Reach! Partnership School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Reach! Partnership School'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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Reach! Partnership School
How many students attend The Reach! Partnership School?
The Reach! Partnership School has 724 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Reach! Partnership School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Reach! Partnership School is 17.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Reach! Partnership School?
81.1% of students at The Reach! Partnership School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Reach! Partnership School?
The largest demographic group at The Reach! Partnership School is African American at 88.7% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Reach! Partnership School?
The Reach! Partnership School 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 The Reach! Partnership School rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, The Reach! Partnership School 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 The Reach! Partnership School, 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.