Baltimore City College (Ranked Top 30% for 2025)

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Baltimore City College

3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218

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Top 30%

Serving 1,421 students in grades 9-12, Baltimore City College ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving is 80% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
: 93% (Top 30% in MD)
: Top 30%
: 24% (Top 50%)
: 80% (Top 5%)
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Baltimore City College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category

Attribute

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Baltimore City College's student population of 1,421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,421 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

82 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Baltimore City College by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Baltimore City College by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Baltimore City College ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Baltimore City College is 0.53, 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.

This School

State Level (MD)

#317 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Baltimore City College, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

24%

25%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baltimore City College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

80%

45%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baltimore City College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

<50%

36%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Baltimore City College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Baltimore City College and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

23%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Baltimore City College and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

66%

33%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Baltimore City College and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

15%

32%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Baltimore City College and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.53

0.74

This chart displays the diversity score of Baltimore City College and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

93%

86%

This chart displays graduation rate of Baltimore City College and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

46%

44%

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Baltimore City College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Eligible for (14-15)

14%

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Baltimore City College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Baltimore City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baltimore City College's ranking?

Baltimore City College is ranked #317 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.

What schools are Baltimore City College often compared to?

Baltimore City Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Baltimore Polytechnic Institute by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).

What is the graduation rate of Baltimore City College?

The graduation rate of Baltimore City College is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.

How many students attend Baltimore City College?

1,421 students attend Baltimore City College.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Baltimore City College students are Black, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltimore City College?

Baltimore City College has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Baltimore City College offer ?

Baltimore City College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Baltimore City College part of?

Baltimore City College is part of Baltimore City School District.

In what neighborhood is Baltimore City College located?

Baltimore City College is located in the Coldstream Homestead Montebello neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Coldstream Homestead Montebello.

School Reviews
5 10/31/2020
Baltimore city college is as good as any school. Well, any public school. Public school in Baltimore, at least. I mean, except for maybe Poly.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ezra Pipik
5 4/20/2010
The school has one of the lowest drop out rates in the USA 3%. 70% of graduates attend college
- Posted by Student/Alumni - PBass
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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,421 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
: 93% (Top 30%)
: Top 30%
: 24% (Top 50%)
: 80% (Top 5%)
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education