A+
Excellent
96/100

Baltimore School for the Arts

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 82% · Math 62% proficient · 84th percentile in Maryland
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
431
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%84/100reading 90th percentile, math 79th percentile among Maryland high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%89/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+38 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+25 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+16 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%85%reading +9 pts, math +22 pts86th percentile (list)
Black65%45%reading +25 pts, math +20 pts85th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 712 Cathedral Street
City Baltimore
ZIP Code 21201
District 2400090
NCES School ID 240009001391
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21201

Understanding the community around Baltimore School for the Arts helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,324
Per Capita Income $39,565
Poverty Rate 31.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.0%
High School or Higher 90.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $251,900
Median Rent $1,249
Owner-Occupied 11.1%
Renter-Occupied 88.9%
View full data for ZIP 21201 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Baltimore School for the Arts.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 32.5%
Female 67.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 54.3%
White 36.4%
Hispanic/Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Races 1.9%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 431
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Baltimore School for the Arts?
Baltimore School for the Arts has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Baltimore School for the Arts?
Baltimore School for the Arts has 431 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Baltimore School for the Arts serve?
Baltimore School for the Arts serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Baltimore School for the Arts receive per student?
Baltimore School for the Arts receives $23,862 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Baltimore School for the Arts in 21201 ▼
Avg Home Value
$221,142
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,514
1-Year Change
-0.6%
% Renters
88.9%

Other Schools in 21201

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026