Serving 289 students in grades 9-12, Achievement At Harbor City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Achievement At Harbor City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Achievement At Harbor City High School's student population of 289 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Achievement At Harbor City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achievement At Harbor City High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#900 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
93%
33%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievement At Harbor City High School's ranking?
Achievement At Harbor City High School is ranked #900 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Achievement At Harbor City High School often compared to?
Achievement At Harbor City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts, Academy For College And Career Exploration by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achievement At Harbor City High School?
The graduation rate of Achievement At Harbor City High School is 10-14%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Achievement At Harbor City High School?
289 students attend Achievement At Harbor City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Achievement At Harbor City High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement At Harbor City High School?
Achievement At Harbor City High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Achievement At Harbor City High School offer ?
Achievement At Harbor City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement At Harbor City High School part of?
Achievement At Harbor City High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement At Harbor City High School located?
Achievement At Harbor City High School is located in the Harford Echodale Perring Parkway neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Harford Echodale Perring Parkway.
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