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National Academy Foundation

Public Grades 6-12

203^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 8% of Maryland high schools

Summary

National Academy Foundation is a public high school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 753 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.

National Academy Foundation consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Maryland high schools, with low proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below the Baltimore City and Maryland state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 44.3% to 70.9% in recent years, which is much lower than the state average. Additionally, National Academy Foundation has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 48.7% to 77.9%, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While the nearby schools, such as Renaissance Academy, Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High, and Baltimore Design School, also struggle with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, National Academy Foundation's consistently low rankings and performance suggest that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, curriculum, and instructional practices, may be contributing to the school's challenges.

801

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,006

Per pupil spending ?

64%

Free/discounted lunch ?

540 N Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21205

(443) 984-1594

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.1%

African American:

39.5%

White:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 29th percentile in 2008 → 8th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (8% vs 37% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (8th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2008

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school8%

District avg21%

Maryland avg37%

Middle school

307^th of 337

Maryland public middle schools ?

Bottom 9%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 1% (2015) to bottom 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

203^rd of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 8%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 13% (2015) to bottom 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 29High Schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools

24^th of 25Baltimore City Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	15.1	307 of 337	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	8.7	313 of 328	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	10.5	325 of 333	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	7.8	305 of 314	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	8.5	311 of 315	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	3.0	328 of 339	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	13.5	203 of 220	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	12.7	214 of 225	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	9.9	199 of 233	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	10.7	202 of 233	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	5.3	211 of 231	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	34.3	136 of 187	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	30.3	140 of 183	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	52.0	136 of 220	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.6	153 of 213	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	40.9	151 of 214	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	32.7	145 of 209	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	19.5	161 of 204	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	49.9	102 of 204	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	57.3	35 of 201	82.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies22%-17 vs state

English Language Arts9%-41 vs state

Algebra I7%-14 vs state

Mathematics5%-22 vs state

Science2%-30 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, April 4, 2013

NAf appears to be in a period of adjustments, that is frequent staff and administrative changes. The middle school lacks extra curricula activities. My child is well adjusted after two years; however, should there be more integration between the high school and the middle school, students can become more productive. As a willing volunteer, the school does not follow through to capture volunteers. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 21, 2012

NAF is a wonderful school, My son is a current student of NAF and I have no complaints at all. The Faculty and Staff are some of the most professional educators that I have come across in a long time dealing with the Baltimore City Public School System.The children seem to know what they want out of there education and NAF prepares them for a bright future. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)					MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	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	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	801	60	13.3	64.0%	11 (1.4%)	316 (39.5%)	457 (57.1%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	13.5	203^rd of 220 public high schools	7.7%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	8.1	5.0	5.6	10.6	10.8	9.9	9.4	7.2	1.6	22.4	$25,006	$4,437	$20,569
Paul Laurence Dunbar High	Public	9-12	1400 Orleans Street	Baltimore	21231	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 642-4478	1,087	60	18.1	77.7%	15 (1.4%)	872 (80.2%)	188 (17.3%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	46.7	83^rd of 220 public high schools	62.3%		21.2	133^rd of 146 public high schools	8.9%	50				9.9				63.4	63.4	9.9			$18,832	$3,740	$15,092
Eager Street Academy	Public	6-12	926 Greenmount Avenue	Baltimore	21202	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 234-1815	45	10	4.5	57.8%	1 (2.2%)	40 (88.9%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)								(n/a)								3.7	3.7				$45,237	$8,592	$36,645
Baltimore Design School	Public	6-12	1500 Barclay Street	Baltimore	21202	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2311	503	39	13.0	75.9%	26 (5.2%)	435 (86.5%)	25 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	53.4	60^th of 220 public high schools	72.7%		37.3	94^th of 146 public high schools	35.6%	34	2.7	15.5	10.6	9.8	22.2	35.1	48.6	78.2	47.3	11.2	17.6	21.6	$21,049	$4,384	$16,665
Baltimore School for the Arts	Public	9-12	712 Cathedral Street	Baltimore	21201	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 642-5165	443	28	15.8	24.2%	150 (33.9%)	246 (55.5%)	25 (5.6%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.6%)	75.5	16^th of 220 public high schools	92.7%		66.1	21^st of 146 public high schools	85.6%	5				10.6				93.2	93.2	10.6			$27,113	$5,283	$21,830
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women	Public, Charter	6-12	128 W Franklin Street	Baltimore	21201	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2048	466	40	11.6	82.6%	1 (0.2%)	455 (97.6%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	15.9	189^th of 220 public high schools	14.1%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	1.6	0.8	22.2	35.0	25.8	34.4	29.3	1.5	6.6	8.5	$27,691	$7,661	$20,030
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy	Public	6-12	900 Druid Hill Avenue	Baltimore	21201	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-0774	30	17	1.7	86.7%	0 (0.0%)	27 (90.0%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)				0.0					0.0	0.0
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	724	46	15.7	84.4%	12 (1.7%)	642 (88.7%)	57 (7.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.8%)	12.8	207^th of 220 public high schools	5.9%					(n/a)				9.0				18.6	18.6	9.0			$24,125	$5,014	$19,111
Digital Harbor High School	Public	9-12	1100 Covington Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-1256	1,359	87	15.6	75.3%	94 (6.9%)	737 (54.2%)	501 (36.9%)	7 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.1%)	13.6	202^nd of 220 public high schools	8.2%					(n/a)				2.9				26.7	26.7	2.9			$19,329	$3,229	$16,101
Renaissance Academy	Public	9-12	1301 McCulloh Street	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-3164	241	23	10.7	94.2%	0 (0.0%)	223 (92.5%)	14 (5.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	16.6	187^th of 220 public high schools	15.0%					(n/a)				17.5				21.5	21.5	17.5			$38,693	$9,264	$29,429

Frequently Asked Questions about National Academy Foundation

What is the racial makeup of National Academy Foundation?

Students at National Academy Foundation are 57% Hispanic, 39% African American, 1% White.

How many students attend National Academy Foundation?

In the 2024-25 school year, 801 students attended National Academy Foundation.

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What district is National Academy Foundation in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

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National Academy Foundation ranks in the bottom 7.7% of Maryland high schools.

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