Serving 504 students in grades 6-12, Baltimore Design 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 504 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Baltimore Design 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 Baltimore Design School is 0.22, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baltimore Design School?
The graduation rate of Baltimore Design School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Baltimore Design School?
504 students attend Baltimore Design School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Baltimore Design School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltimore Design School?
Baltimore Design School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore Design School offer ?
Baltimore Design School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baltimore Design School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 504 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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