Bard High School Early College

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Bard High School Early College ranks 106 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Bard High School Early College is a public high school in Baltimore, Maryland that serves 431 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating.

Bard High School Early College stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with a 53.1% proficiency rate in 2023-2024 compared to 34.5% for the district and 55.3% for the state. However, the school's mathematics proficiency rates are lower than the district and state averages, at 9.8% compared to 10.2% for the district and 24.1% for the state. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (83.06%) and a higher percentage of white students (8.82%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 73.06% to 96.67% African American and 0.3% to 6.87% white students. Additionally, Bard High School Early College has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.09%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 71.79% to 88.57%.

Despite its strong ELA performance, Bard High School Early College has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, ranking 106th out of 146 Maryland high schools and receiving a 1-star rating in 2023-2024, indicating room for improvement. The school's proximity to several other high-need schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools district highlights the broader educational challenges faced by the community, which may require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to address the complex factors influencing student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216

(443) 642-5040

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,429

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 431

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.1%

White:

8.8%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bard High School Early College ranks worse than 72.6% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6^th among 10 ranked high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.8. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bard High School Early College 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 Racial makeup is: African American (83.1%), White (8.8%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bard High School Early College is 17.2. 23 high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bard High School Early College employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bard High School Early College is $19,429. 24 high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bard High School Early College was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bard High School Early College 106^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Bard High School Early College in the ranking list.)

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 Bard High School Early College

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Rank History for all students at Bard High School Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2018	28.57	134^th	197	32.0%
2019	13.62	131^st	138	5.1%
2022	46.74	82^nd	225	63.6%
2023	49.63	57^th	127	55.1%
2024	34.80	106^th	146	27.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Bard High School Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.02	24^th	35	31.4%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bard High School Early College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	30	123	0	5	1	1	3	163
2017	54	252	1	11	3	0	6	327
2018	54	320	1	14	1	1	3	394
2019	57	404	2	15	0	1	3	482
2020	43	384	2	14	0	1	2	446
2021	43	352	1	20	0	2	3	421
2022	36	378	1	25	0	1	5	446
2023	38	358	0	26	0	1	8	431

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 Bard High School Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	163	10.0	16.3	64.4
2017	327	20.0	16.3	100
2018	394	23.5	16.7	100
2019	482	27.0	17.8	100
2020	446	27.0	16.5	40.6
2021	421	27.0	15.5	51.3
2022	446	28.0	15.9	56.5
2023	431	25.0	17.2	60.1

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 Bard High School Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	163	10.0	16.3	64.4
2017	327	20.0	16.3	100
2018	394	23.5	16.7	100
2019	482	27.0	17.8	100
2020	446	27.0	16.5	40.6
2021	421	27.0	15.5	51.3
2022	446	28.0	15.9	56.5
2023	431	25.0	17.2	60.1

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 Bard High School Early College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$795 (6.3%)	$11,903 (93.7%)	$12,699
2020	$1,016 (6.6%)	$14,477 (93.4%)	$15,493
2021	$1,791 (10.5%)	$15,202 (89.5%)	$16,993
2022	$3,624 (20.1%)	$14,386 (79.9%)	$18,010
2023	$257 (1.3%)	$19,172 (98.7%)	$19,429

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bard High School Early College

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 131^st of 138 High schools	Ranks 57^th of 127 High schools	50%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	482	431	10.6%
African American	404	358	11.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	15	26	73.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	57	38	33.3%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	60.1%	39.9%

Schools Near Bard High School Early College

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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
Bard High School Early College	Public	9-12	2801 N Dukeland Street	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-5040	431	25	17.2	60.1%	38 (8.8%)	358 (83.1%)	26 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	34.8	106^th of 146 public high schools	27.4%		49.6	57^th of 127 public high schools	55.1%	49			9.8				53.1	53.1	9.8		$19,429	$257	$19,172
ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School	Public, Charter	6-12	2801 N Dukeland Street	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-1418	548	36	15.2	85.9%	9 (1.6%)	518 (94.5%)	18 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)		5.7			19.4	21.6	28.0	19.5			$29,749	$1,398	$28,350
Coppin Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	2500 W North Avenue	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-5060	337	20	16.8	76.0%	1 (0.3%)	325 (96.4%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.3	143^rd of 146 public high schools	2.1%					(n/a)			5.1				27.2	27.2	5.1		$23,101	$808	$22,293
Frederick Douglass High	Public	9-12	2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-7821	663	43	15.6	81.3%	6 (0.9%)	589 (88.8%)	62 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)								(n/a)							21.0	21.0			$26,649	$1,796	$24,853
Carver Vocational-Technical High	Public	9-12	2201 Presstman Street	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0553	1,020	56	18.3	80.9%	16 (1.6%)	969 (95.0%)	29 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)								(n/a)							19.7	19.7			$20,641	$1,497	$19,145
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
Forest Park High	Public	9-12	3701 Eldorado Avenue	Baltimore	21207	Baltimore County	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0753	826	48	17.2	71.8%	14 (1.7%)	643 (77.8%)	161 (19.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	12.1	141^st of 146 public high schools	3.4%		9.6	125^th of 127 public high schools	1.6%	16			11.1				22.3	22.3	11.1		$21,063	$1,008	$20,055
Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West	Public	6-12	1500 Harlem Avenue	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2110	180	19	9.4	85.6%	3 (1.7%)	174 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)	9.1			23.1	27.3		18.8	21.3			$35,336	$2,321	$33,015
Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts	Public	9-12	1500 Harlem Avenue	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-7701	296	20	14.8	83.4%	4 (1.4%)	282 (95.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)							21.4	21.4			$30,398	$2,411	$27,987
Green Street Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	125 N Hilton Street	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2068	854	50	17.0	81.1%	17 (2.0%)	812 (95.1%)	18 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)								(n/a)	5.3			16.2	18.8	22.5	36.4	23.6		6.4	$25,158	$1,485	$23,673

Frequently Asked Questions about Bard High School Early College

Is Bard High School Early College a good school?

Bard High School Early College ranks 106^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Bard High School Early College?

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended Bard High School Early College.

What district is Bard High School Early College in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Bard High School Early College?

Students at Bard High School Early College are 83% African American, 9% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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