Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School's student population of 228 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1131 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
91%
33%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School is ranked #1131 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School often compared to?
Achievement Academy At Harbor City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts, Academy For College And Career Exploration by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School?
The graduation rate of Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School?
228 students attend Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School?
Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School offer ?
Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School part of?
Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School located?
Achievement Academy At Harbor City High School is located in the Harford Echodale Perring Parkway neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Harford Echodale Perring Parkway.
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