Academy for College and Career Exploration

Summary:

The Academy for College and Career Exploration is a public high school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 902 students. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 5.3% of students were proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics for All Grades, compared to 10.2% for the Baltimore City Public Schools district and 24.1% for the state of Maryland. The school's performance in MCAP/English Language Arts and MCAP/Algebra I for End of Course is also low, ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in Maryland with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 74.72% of students qualifying for this program in the 2022-2023 school year.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Coppin Academy, ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School, Bard High School Early College, and Renaissance Academy, also have low academic performance and rankings, with most of them ranked in the bottom quartile of Maryland high schools. However, Bard High School Early College and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, which are also part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, have significantly higher academic performance and rankings, suggesting that the district's performance is not uniformly low across all schools.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1300 W 36th Street
       Baltimore, MD  21211


(410) 396-7607

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,758 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  902

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.1%
Hispanic:
17.0%
White:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Academy for College and Career Exploration ranks worse than 91.5% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Academy for College and Career Exploration ranks worse than 98.6% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks last 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 9.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy for College and Career Exploration who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73.1%), Hispanic (17%), White (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy for College and Career Exploration is 15.2, which is the 11th best among 10 high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Academy for College and Career Exploration employs 59 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy for College and Career Exploration is $21,758. 17 high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Academy for College and Career Exploration was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Academy for College and Career Exploration 300th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Academy for College and Career Exploration in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Academy for College and Career Exploration 144th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Academy for College and Career Exploration 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 Academy for College and Career Exploration

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Rank History for all middle school students at Academy for College and Career Exploration

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 10.33 293rd 316 7.3%
2014 9.54 305th 339 10.0%
2018 7.78 322nd 328 1.8%
2022 12.18 318th 333 4.5%
2023 5.94 311th 322 3.4%
2024 10.82 300th 328 8.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Academy for College and Career Exploration

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.75 286th 288 0.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Academy for College and Career Exploration

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 12.45 172nd 204 15.7%
2007 8.45 185th 209 11.5%
2008 4.38 202nd 214 5.6%
2009 8.01 196th 213 8.0%
2010 6.38 199th 220 9.5%
2014 10.01 200th 231 13.4%
2015 5.13 213th 233 8.6%
2016 6.84 205th 233 12.0%
2022 13.39 206th 225 8.4%
2024 9.99 144th 146 1.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Friday, January 18, 2013

Open Quote I attended this school when it was founded in 2004 i was part of the first year. i love this school. the teachers are fun when it comes to teaching. its always hands on never boring. the lessons are always fun and educational. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Academy for College and Career Exploration

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 8 144 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2006 23 206 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 11 247 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2008 13 317 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2009 11 296 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2010 20 393 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2011 24 446 2 1 1 0 0 0 474
2012 39 502 2 6 2 0 0 0 551
2013 48 600 2 5 1 1 0 0 657
2014 47 609 3 9 0 1 0 0 669
2015 34 615 1 11 1 0 0 0 662
2016 27 569 2 9 1 0 0 0 608
2017 12 549 0 25 1 0 0 0 587
2018 10 471 0 29 1 0 2 0 513
2019 17 477 4 37 1 0 5 0 541
2020 29 500 8 74 1 1 3 0 616
2021 44 556 9 99 1 1 5 0 715
2022 52 590 11 117 1 0 4 0 775
2023 62 659 16 153 0 2 10 0 902

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 Academy for College and Career Exploration

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 154 8.0 19.3 68.8
2006 232 14.0 16.6 47
2007 262 20.0 13.1 43.1
2008 336 23.0 14.6 54.2
2009 308 28.0 11.0 64
2010 416 33.0 12.6 81.3
2011 474 35.0 13.5 78.1
2012 551 36.0 15.3 74.2
2013 657 43.0 15.2 73.1
2014 669 42.0 15.9 77.7
2015 662 43.0 15.3 78.1
2016 608 40.0 15.2 100
2017 587 35.5 16.5 100
2018 513 37.5 13.6 100
2019 541 36.0 15.0 100
2020 616 40.5 15.2 64
2021 715 46.0 15.5 66.4
2022 775 52.0 14.9 64.6
2023 902 59.0 15.2 74.7

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 Academy for College and Career Exploration

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 154 8.0 19.3 68.8
2006 232 14.0 16.6 47
2007 262 20.0 13.1 43.1
2008 336 23.0 14.6 54.2
2009 308 28.0 11.0 64
2010 416 33.0 12.6 81.3
2011 474 35.0 13.5 78.1
2012 551 36.0 15.3 74.2
2013 657 43.0 15.2 73.1
2014 669 42.0 15.9 77.7
2015 662 43.0 15.3 78.1
2016 608 40.0 15.2 100
2017 587 35.5 16.5 100
2018 513 37.5 13.6 100
2019 541 36.0 15.0 100
2020 616 40.5 15.2 64
2021 715 46.0 15.5 66.4
2022 775 52.0 14.9 64.6
2023 902 59.0 15.2 74.7

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 Academy for College and Career Exploration

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,578 (23.3%) $15,104 (76.7%) $19,682
2020 $3,892 (22.7%) $13,244 (77.3%) $17,136
2021 $3,797 (22.1%) $13,351 (77.9%) $17,149
2022 $4,839 (25.6%) $14,074 (74.4%) $18,913
2023 $1,287 (5.9%) $20,471 (94.1%) $21,758

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy for College and Career Exploration

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students541902
 66.7%
African American477659
 38.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian416
 300%
Hispanic37153
 313.5%
Pacific Islander02
White1762
 264.7%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%74.7%
 25.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Academy for College and Career Exploration

In the 2022-23 school year, 902 students attended Academy for College and Career Exploration.

Academy for College and Career Exploration is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abbottston Elementary
Elementary : Arlington Elementary
Elementary : Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Barclay Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Beechfield Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Belmont Elementary
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Elementary : Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle
Elementary : Cecil Elementary
Elementary : Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary
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Elementary : Collington Square Elementary/Middle
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

Academy for College and Career Exploration ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Maryland high schools.

Students at Academy for College and Career Exploration are 73% African American, 17% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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