Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High

Public 9-12

3500 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21218-2227

(410) 396-6496

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,001

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 1,677

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.8%

Hispanic:

8.2%

White:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High has the largest high school student body size in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (88.8%), Hispanic (8.2%), White (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High is 16. 16 high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High employs 104.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High is $21,001. 21 high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baltimore City Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	42.25	118^th	201	41.3%
2005	34.41	141^st	204	30.9%
2006	21.02	156^th	204	23.5%
2007	39.84	134^th	209	35.9%
2008	43.51	146^th	214	31.8%
2009	54.25	133^rd	213	37.6%
2010	43.39	155^th	220	29.5%
2014	9.82	201^st	231	13.0%
2015	19.36	189^th	233	18.9%
2016	16.36	192^nd	233	17.6%
2017	10.83	166^th	180	7.8%
2018	16.96	163^rd	197	17.3%
2019	8.62	137^th	138	0.7%
2022	24.34	168^th	225	25.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, December 22, 2022

Beware of Mervo. School not safe inside and outside. Principal has not control over school, don't care, too nice. My 11th grade daughter jumped by 3 12th graders and situation was poorly handled by Principal's female spokesperson, 2 Baltimore City School System ladies, botched and little detail given about fight, 11th grade administrator gave wrong info and lied. Meeting hurried up so 12 graders can return to school in 3 days. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	357	1354	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	1718
1990	331	1276	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	6	1622
1991	291	1223	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1522
1992	278	1197	6	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	1485
1993	279	1226	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	1513
1994	272	1358	6	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	1646
1995	267	1348	5	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	1631
1996	267	1348	5	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	1631
1997	220	1380	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1611
1998	238	1310	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1559
1999	232	1306	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1549
2000	216	1304	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	1530
2001	205	1245	3	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	1465
2002	127	1249	7	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	1393
2003	127	1249	7	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	1393
2004	121	1265	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1399
2005	106	1296	6	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	1412
2006	95	1325	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1434
2007	86	1272	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1372
2008	72	1275	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1358
2009	58	1248	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1317
2010	60	1398	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1469
2011	61	1528	2	10	1	0	0	0	1602
2012	50	1629	2	16	2	0	0	0	1699
2013	56	1579	0	20	2	0	2	0	1659
2014	52	1617	2	18	1	0	2	0	1692
2015	39	1615	2	26	5	0	4	0	1691
2016	37	1564	4	32	5	0	3	0	1645
2017	27	1572	3	52	6	1	2	0	1663
2018	36	1534	3	61	5	1	1	0	1641
2019	43	1571	5	81	2	1	3	0	1706
2020	44	1555	7	108	2	0	3	0	1719
2021	51	1577	6	145	0	1	5	0	1785
2022	44	1625	4	153	1	0	5	0	1832
2023	38	1490	7	137	1	1	3	0	1677

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1718	113.5	15.1	n/a
1990	1622	109.5	14.8	25.8
1991	1522	102.9	14.7	26.3
1992	1485	96.9	15.3	35.4
1993	1513	93.5	16.2	34.7
1994	1646	101.0	16.3	33.5
1995	1631	98.0	16.6	37
1996	1631	98.0	16.6	37
1997	1611	98.6	16.3	25.1
1998	1559	95.0	16.4	27.1
1999	1549	95.0	16.3	33.4
2000	1530	88.0	17.4	29.4
2001	1465	88.0	16.6	51
2002	1393	90.0	15.5	41.9
2003	1393	90.0	15.5	41.9
2004	1399	87.0	16.1	41
2005	1412	80.0	17.7	46.8
2006	1434	82.0	17.5	47.7
2007	1372	85.0	16.1	50.3
2008	1358	93.0	14.6	57.1
2009	1317	91.0	14.5	57.4
2010	1469	99.0	14.8	72.2
2011	1602	104.0	15.4	73
2012	1699	110.0	15.4	72.8
2013	1659	111.0	14.9	72.2
2014	1692	116.0	14.5	73.1
2015	1691	111.0	15.2	73
2016	1645	106.0	15.5	87.8
2017	1663	104.5	15.9	100
2018	1641	99.5	16.4	100
2019	1706	102.0	16.7	100
2020	1719	102.5	16.7	54.2
2021	1785	105.5	16.9	66.5
2022	1832	105.5	17.3	69.8
2023	1677	104.5	16.0	74.4

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 Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1718	113.5	15.1	n/a
1990	1622	109.5	14.8	25.8
1991	1522	102.9	14.7	26.3
1992	1485	96.9	15.3	35.4
1993	1513	93.5	16.2	34.7
1994	1646	101.0	16.3	33.5
1995	1631	98.0	16.6	37
1996	1631	98.0	16.6	37
1997	1611	98.6	16.3	25.1
1998	1559	95.0	16.4	27.1
1999	1549	95.0	16.3	33.4
2000	1530	88.0	17.4	29.4
2001	1465	88.0	16.6	51
2002	1393	90.0	15.5	41.9
2003	1393	90.0	15.5	41.9
2004	1399	87.0	16.1	41
2005	1412	80.0	17.7	46.8
2006	1434	82.0	17.5	47.7
2007	1372	85.0	16.1	50.3
2008	1358	93.0	14.6	57.1
2009	1317	91.0	14.5	57.4
2010	1469	99.0	14.8	72.2
2011	1602	104.0	15.4	73
2012	1699	110.0	15.4	72.8
2013	1659	111.0	14.9	72.2
2014	1692	116.0	14.5	73.1
2015	1691	111.0	15.2	73
2016	1645	106.0	15.5	87.8
2017	1663	104.5	15.9	100
2018	1641	99.5	16.4	100
2019	1706	102.0	16.7	100
2020	1719	102.5	16.7	54.2
2021	1785	105.5	16.9	66.5
2022	1832	105.5	17.3	69.8
2023	1677	104.5	16.0	74.4

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 Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,116 (7.8%)	$13,258 (92.2%)	$14,374
2020	$1,233 (8.6%)	$13,182 (91.5%)	$14,414
2021	$1,481 (10.2%)	$13,020 (89.8%)	$14,501
2022	$3,077 (18.7%)	$13,398 (81.3%)	$16,475
2023	$304 (1.4%)	$20,697 (98.6%)	$21,001

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 137^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 168^th of 225 High schools	24.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1706	1677	1.7%
African American	1571	1490	5.2%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	81	137	69.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	43	38	11.6%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	74.4%	25.6%

Schools Near Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)			MCAP English Language Arts (2024)					MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High	Public	9-12	3500 Hillen Road	Baltimore	21218	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-6496	1,677	105	16.0	74.4%	38 (2.3%)	1,490 (88.8%)	137 (8.2%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)								(n/a)							20.5	20.5			$21,001	$304	$20,697
Baltimore City College	Public	9-12	3220 The Alameda	Baltimore	21218	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-6557	1,497	83	18.0	46.2%	241 (16.1%)	974 (65.1%)	210 (14.0%)	27 (1.8%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	36 (2.4%)	60.4	31^st of 146 public high schools	78.8%		55.6	41^st of 127 public high schools	67.7%	10			24.4				70.4	70.4	24.4		$16,781	$291	$16,489
The Reach! Partnership School	Public	9-12	2555 Harford Road	Baltimore	21218	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2291	708	41	17.2	81.1%	8 (1.1%)	665 (93.9%)	27 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.7%)								(n/a)							22.1	22.1			$23,115	$1,077	$22,038
Baltimore Design School	Public	6-12	1500 Barclay Street	Baltimore	21202	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2311	496	33	15.0	75.4%	25 (5.0%)	443 (89.3%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	37.3	94^th of 146 public high schools	35.6%					(n/a)	8.2			15.2	41.1	24.2	60.3	36.6	6.2	8.1	$19,060	$2,613	$16,447
City Neighbors High	Public, Charter	9-12	5609 Sefton Avenue	Baltimore	21214	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2119	425	28	15.1	64.0%	30 (7.1%)	364 (85.6%)	20 (4.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)								(n/a)							33.3	33.3			$27,391	$263	$27,128
Eager Street Academy	Public	7-12	926 Greenmount Avenue	Baltimore	21202	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 234-1815	51	8	6.3	60.8%	1 (2.0%)	50 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$47,348	$280	$47,068
National Academy Foundation	Public	6-12	540 N Caroline Street	Baltimore	21205	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-1594	828	44	18.8	59.9%	14 (1.7%)	371 (44.8%)	432 (52.2%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		5.5			9.4	7.1	8.6	7.6			$20,237	$914	$19,323
Academy for College and Career Exploration	Public	6-12	1300 W 36th Street	Baltimore	21211	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-7607	902	59	15.2	74.7%	62 (6.9%)	659 (73.1%)	153 (17.0%)	16 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.1%)	10	144^th of 146 public high schools	1.4%					(n/a)			5.3	22.2	15.8	20.4	20.8	20.3	8.3		$21,758	$1,287	$20,471
Reginald F. Lewis High	Public	9-12	6401 Pioneer Drive	Baltimore	21214	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 545-1746	577	37	15.5	72.8%	7 (1.2%)	500 (86.7%)	64 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)								(n/a)							26.9	26.9			$24,102	$1,270	$22,833
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High	Public	9-12	2201 Pinewood Avenue	Baltimore	21214	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-6241	228	22	10.6	81.6%	4 (1.8%)	208 (91.2%)	14 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							21.6	21.6			$30,165	$2,732	$27,434

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What is the racial makeup of Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High?

Students at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High are 89% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% White.

How many students attend Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,677 students attended Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High.

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Baltimore City Public Schools

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