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Bard High School Early College

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Bard High School Early College ranks 75 th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

75^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 66% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Bard High School Early College is a public high school in Baltimore, Maryland that serves 482 students in grades 9-12. Despite being part of the low-performing Baltimore City Public Schools district, Bard High School Early College consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, graduation rates, and dropout rates.

In the 2024-2025 school year, 64.9% of Bard High School Early College students were proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, compared to just 31.2% for the district and 50.8% for the state. The school also had an impressive 85.4% four-year graduation rate, surpassing the district's 70.9% and the state's 85.3%. Additionally, Bard High School Early College had a lower 3.1% dropout rate, compared to 19.0% for the district and 7.7% for the state. When compared to nearby schools like Academy for College and Career Exploration, Forest Park High, and Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West, Bard High School Early College stands out as a relatively high-performing institution.

While the school's academic performance is impressive, it does face some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.2% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 48.7% for the district and 54.1% for the state. Additionally, the school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 60% in recent years. Despite these challenges, Bard High School Early College has maintained a consistent performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 57th to 131st out of Maryland high schools, demonstrating the dedication of its staff and students.

459

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,408

Per pupil spending ?

65.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216

(443) 642-5040

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.3%

White:

10.2%

Hispanic:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 32nd percentile in 2018 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 34 percentile points since 2018

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Baltimore City Public Schools

✓Above the Maryland median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Mathematics scores 20 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg21%

Maryland avg37%

75^th of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 34 pts since 2018

From bottom 32% (2018) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	49.3	75 of 220	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.8	106 of 146	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	49.6	57 of 127	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.7	82 of 225	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	13.6	131 of 138	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	28.6	134 of 197	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	48.0	24 of 35	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)31st percentile

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts65%+14 vs state

Mathematics6%-20 vs state

Algebra I6%-15 vs state

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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
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	459	31	15.0	65.4%	47 (10.2%)	387 (84.3%)	17 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	49.3	75^th of 220 public high schools	65.9%		34.8	106^th of 146 public high schools	27.4%	31				6.5				64.9	64.9	6.5			$23,408	$5,220	$18,188
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	523	32	16.6	88.7%	5 (1.0%)	496 (94.8%)	18 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	13.2	206^th of 220 public high schools	6.4%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.5	15.8	10.8	10.5	28.4	17.6	1.3	3.6	3.5	$30,555	$7,626	$22,929
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	450	27	16.6	83.8%	0 (0.0%)	438 (97.3%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	23.5	156^th of 220 public high schools	29.1%		11.3	143^rd of 146 public high schools	2.1%	13				5.9				43.1	43.1	5.9			$23,883	$4,371	$19,512
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	1,041	61	17.2	86.4%	23 (2.2%)	955 (91.7%)	59 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	13.9	199^th of 220 public high schools	9.5%					(n/a)				8.3				22.9	22.9	8.3			$22,485	$5,615	$16,870
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	967	67	14.4	79.1%	85 (8.8%)	674 (69.7%)	171 (17.7%)	20 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	12 (1.2%)	21.9	162^nd of 220 public high schools	26.4%		10	144^th of 146 public high schools	1.4%	18	0.0	4.8	2.5	4.5	13.2	30.2	19.5	40.4	32.4	6.0	2.7	2.6	$23,129	$4,571	$18,558
Forest Park High	Public	9-12	3701 Eldorado Avenue	Baltimore	21207	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0753	1,024	63	16.2	75.1%	13 (1.3%)	803 (78.4%)	192 (18.8%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.9%)	15.2	195^th of 220 public high schools	11.4%		12.1	141^st of 146 public high schools	3.4%	54				8.8				23.7	23.7	8.8			$22,667	$4,355	$18,312
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	337	25	13.4	92.6%	5 (1.5%)	321 (95.3%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11	212^th of 220 public high schools	3.6%					(n/a)				2.8				19.7	19.7	2.8			$30,282	$5,760	$24,521
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	808	46	17.5	84.3%	11 (1.4%)	772 (95.5%)	15 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	13.8	201^st of 220 public high schools	8.6%					(n/a)	2.9	1.0	1.3	1.5	14.8	20.9	20.9	30.2	21.5	0.9	3.6	3.8	$25,371	$5,454	$19,917
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
Edmondson-Westside High	Public	9-12	501 N Athol Avenue	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0685	910	60	15.2	79.8%	3 (0.3%)	795 (87.4%)	104 (11.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	18.9	173^rd of 220 public high schools	21.4%					(n/a)				14.8				24.7	24.7	14.8			$24,670	$4,842	$19,829

Frequently Asked Questions about Bard High School Early College

Is Bard High School Early College a good school?

Bard High School Early College ranks 75^th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bard High School Early College?

In the 2024-25 school year, 459 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 84% African American, 10% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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