Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Summary:

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is a high-performing public high school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 and enrolling over 1,200 students. Despite being part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in the state, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Maryland, ranking within the top 10 schools in the state for several years.

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute significantly outperforms the surrounding schools in the district, such as Forest Park High, Baltimore City College, and Carver Vocational-Technical High, in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 89.7% of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 27.7% for the district and 48.4% for the state. In mathematics, 30.2% of the school's students were proficient or better, compared to 10.2% for the district and 24.1% for the state. Additionally, the school has a more diverse student body, with 18.78% White, 60.32% African American, 13.7% Hispanic, and 5.14% Asian students, in contrast to the predominantly African American populations of the surrounding schools.

Another notable factor is the school's socioeconomic status, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (43.15%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 60.09% to 85.95% free or reduced-price lunch recipients. This suggests that Baltimore Polytechnic Institute serves a more economically advantaged population, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance and consistent ranking among the top high schools in Maryland.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1400 W Cold Spring Lane
       Baltimore, MD  21209-4904


(410) 396-7026

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,010 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  1,555

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.3%
White:
18.8%
Hispanic:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baltimore Polytechnic Institute ranks better than 97.3% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 10 ranked high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.45. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (60.3%), White (18.8%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is 20. 30 high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is $17,010. 29 high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore Polytechnic Institute 4th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in the ranking list.)

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

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Rank History for all students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.94 3rd 201 98.5%
2005 88.26 1st 204 99.5%
2006 87.61 2nd 204 99.0%
2007 84.69 5th 209 97.6%
2008 86.94 2nd 214 99.1%
2009 86.26 2nd 213 99.1%
2010 87.09 4th 220 98.2%
2011 87.41 4th 183 97.8%
2012 82.31 16th 187 91.4%
2013 79.71 31st 185 83.2%
2014 78.99 46th 231 80.1%
2015 78.33 15th 233 93.6%
2016 79.58 16th 233 93.1%
2017 83.29 13th 180 92.8%
2018 71.66 28th 197 85.8%
2019 81.82 12th 138 91.3%
2021 82.00 8th 32 75.0%
2022 83.58 9th 225 96.0%
2023 80.88 4th 127 96.9%
2024 84.45 4th 146 97.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.61 1st 11 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.17 9th 31 71.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.92 7th 35 80.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.19 4th 14 71.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.18 2nd 9 77.8%
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Rank History for White students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.26 2nd 40 95.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, August 24, 2017

Open Quote Poly affords its students a very rigorous learning experience that prepares them well for college. There are a number of clubs, sports and other activities to hone their gifts and talents or explore new interests all together. I'm grateful my three children were selected to attend such a great school at their dad's alma mater. 
Husband c/o '85
Son 1 c/o '14 (Honors)
Son 2 c/o '18 (Ingenuity program)
Daughter c/o '21 (Wait list for Ingenuity) Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Open Quote I am a student at the great Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and in the graduating class of 2009. I take great pleasure in my school. We're taught by some of the best teachers Maryland has to offer and I'm so glad my parents told me about it. Even though my mother went to City, also known as the dump on the hump school. Even though we're not number one we're in the top 5 and we're the first public school on the list so in my eyes that is number one. Since public school are underfunded and we less resources than most county schools. So HEY POLY!!! :) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 542 1025 92 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1670
1990 511 1074 73 12 1 n/a n/a 3 1674
1991 523 1091 67 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1693
1992 468 1013 62 13 6 n/a n/a 0 1562
1993 378 777 59 13 4 n/a n/a 0 1231
1994 357 695 57 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1117
1995 276 674 48 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1003
1996 276 674 48 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1003
1997 286 719 39 5 5 n/a n/a 0 1054
1998 298 742 41 7 5 n/a n/a 0 1093
1999 299 802 41 10 7 n/a n/a 0 1159
2000 302 797 41 14 6 n/a n/a 0 1160
2001 284 814 34 10 6 n/a n/a 0 1148
2002 296 833 37 9 5 n/a n/a 0 1180
2003 296 833 37 9 5 n/a n/a 0 1180
2004 289 822 33 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1156
2005 279 837 38 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1169
2006 305 825 40 12 5 n/a n/a 0 1187
2007 278 899 38 16 5 n/a n/a 0 1236
2008 269 1002 44 23 6 n/a n/a 0 1344
2009 245 1109 45 31 5 n/a n/a 0 1435
2010 214 1251 58 38 54 n/a n/a 0 1615
2011 213 1256 54 53 105 0 2 0 1683
2012 201 1222 54 55 100 0 2 0 1634
2013 231 1147 61 59 96 2 1 0 1597
2014 243 1070 53 75 37 1 2 0 1481
2015 248 1092 59 79 6 2 9 0 1495
2016 270 1061 71 97 6 4 13 0 1522
2017 257 1081 74 117 4 8 12 0 1553
2018 259 1036 101 127 6 8 15 0 1552
2019 262 1044 107 150 4 6 20 0 1593
2020 258 1030 104 162 3 6 21 0 1584
2021 279 993 109 200 4 4 30 0 1619
2022 290 978 83 214 2 5 26 3 1601
2023 292 938 80 213 1 6 23 2 1555

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1670 70.0 23.8 n/a
1990 1674 71.0 23.5 11.1
1991 1693 69.3 24.4 10.3
1992 1562 70.3 22.2 16.6
1993 1231 66.8 18.4 21.1
1994 1117 60.5 18.5 19.3
1995 1003 55.1 18.2 25.2
1996 1003 55.1 18.2 25.2
1997 1054 57.6 18.3 25.3
1998 1093 56.5 19.3 23.4
1999 1159 56.5 20.5 27.5
2000 1160 65.0 17.8 26.2
2001 1148 67.0 17.1 34.2
2002 1180 73.0 16.2 34.2
2003 1180 73.0 16.2 34.2
2004 1156 62.0 18.6 33.5
2005 1169 59.0 19.8 34.9
2006 1187 58.0 20.5 35.2
2007 1236 68.0 18.2 38.8
2008 1344 67.0 20.1 39.4
2009 1435 77.0 18.6 40.3
2010 1615 85.0 19.0 55
2011 1683 94.0 17.9 53.1
2012 1634 87.5 18.6 56.6
2013 1597 85.5 18.6 56.7
2014 1481 82.5 17.9 56.4
2015 1495 78.0 19.1 57.3
2016 1522 78.0 19.5 44.2
2017 1553 78.5 19.7 100
2018 1552 79.0 19.6 100
2019 1593 79.0 20.1 100
2020 1584 80.0 19.8 25.2
2021 1619 77.5 20.8 34.6
2022 1601 79.5 20.1 36
2023 1555 77.5 20.0 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1670 70.0 23.8 n/a
1990 1674 71.0 23.5 11.1
1991 1693 69.3 24.4 10.3
1992 1562 70.3 22.2 16.6
1993 1231 66.8 18.4 21.1
1994 1117 60.5 18.5 19.3
1995 1003 55.1 18.2 25.2
1996 1003 55.1 18.2 25.2
1997 1054 57.6 18.3 25.3
1998 1093 56.5 19.3 23.4
1999 1159 56.5 20.5 27.5
2000 1160 65.0 17.8 26.2
2001 1148 67.0 17.1 34.2
2002 1180 73.0 16.2 34.2
2003 1180 73.0 16.2 34.2
2004 1156 62.0 18.6 33.5
2005 1169 59.0 19.8 34.9
2006 1187 58.0 20.5 35.2
2007 1236 68.0 18.2 38.8
2008 1344 67.0 20.1 39.4
2009 1435 77.0 18.6 40.3
2010 1615 85.0 19.0 55
2011 1683 94.0 17.9 53.1
2012 1634 87.5 18.6 56.6
2013 1597 85.5 18.6 56.7
2014 1481 82.5 17.9 56.4
2015 1495 78.0 19.1 57.3
2016 1522 78.0 19.5 44.2
2017 1553 78.5 19.7 100
2018 1552 79.0 19.6 100
2019 1593 79.0 20.1 100
2020 1584 80.0 19.8 25.2
2021 1619 77.5 20.8 34.6
2022 1601 79.5 20.1 36
2023 1555 77.5 20.0 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $845 (7.4%) $10,596 (92.6%) $11,441
2020 $1,033 (8.5%) $11,088 (91.5%) $12,122
2021 $1,277 (9.8%) $11,808 (90.2%) $13,085
2022 $2,080 (14.7%) $12,111 (85.3%) $14,191
2023 $294 (1.7%) $16,716 (98.3%) $17,010

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 12th of 138 High schoolsRanks 4th of 127 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15931555
 2.4%
African American1044938
 10.2%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian10780
 25.2%
Hispanic150213
 42%
Pacific Islander66
White262292
 11.5%
Two or More Races2023
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%43.2%
 56.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abbottston Elementary
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Elementary : Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Cross Country Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Curtis Bay Elementary
Elementary : Dallas F. Nicholas Senior Elementary
Elementary : Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Dorothy I. Height Elementary
Elementary : Dr. Bernard Harris Senior Elementary
Elementary : Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Edgewood Elementary
Elementary : Fallstaff Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
Elementary : Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Franklin Square Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Frederick Elementary
Elementary : Furley Elementary
Elementary : Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Elementary : Gardenville Elementary
Elementary : Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle
Elementary : George Washington Elementary
Elementary : Glenmount Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Govans Elementary
Elementary : Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Gwynns Falls Elementary
Elementary : Hamilton Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Hampden Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Hampstead Hill Academy
Elementary : Harford Heights Elementary
Elementary : Harlem Park Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Hazelwood Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215
Elementary : Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237
Elementary : Hilton Elementary
Elementary : Holabird Academy
Elementary : James McHenry Elementary/Middle
Elementary : John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Johnston Square Elementary
Elementary : Lakeland Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Leith Walk Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Liberty Elementary
Elementary : Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou
Elementary : Mary E. Rodman Elementary
Elementary : Matthew A. Henson Elementary
Elementary : Medfield Heights Elementary
Elementary : Montebello Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Moravia Park Elementary
Elementary : Morrell Park Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Mount Royal Elementary/Middle
Elementary : North Bend Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Northwood Elementary
Elementary : Park Heights Academy
Elementary : Pimlico Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Robert W. Coleman Elementary
Elementary : Roland Park Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Rosemont Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy
Elementary : Sinclair Lane Elementary
Elementary : Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle
Elementary : The Belair-Edison School
Elementary : The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary
Elementary : The Mount Washington School
Elementary : Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Violetville Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Waverly Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Westport Academy
Elementary : Wildwood Elementary/Middle
Elementary : William Paca Elementary
Elementary : Windsor Hills Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Wolfe Street Academy
Elementary : Woodhome Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Yorkwood Elementary
Middle : Booker T. Washington Middle
Middle : Katherine Johnson Global Academy
Middle : Stadium School
Middle : The Crossroads School
Middle : The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle
Middle : Vanguard Collegiate Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,555 students attended Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.

Students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute are 60% African American, 19% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Yes! Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4th of 146 Maryland high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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