Serving 532 students in grades 6-12, Connexions: A Community Based Arts 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 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connexions: A Community Based Arts School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Connexions: A Community Based Arts School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Connexions: A Community Based Arts 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 Connexions: A Community Based Arts School is 0.10, 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
#1240 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
95%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connexions: A Community Based Arts School's ranking?
Connexions: A Community Based Arts School is ranked #1240 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Connexions: A Community Based Arts School often compared to?
Connexions: A Community Based Arts Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coppin Academy, Digital Harbor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connexions: A Community Based Arts School?
The graduation rate of Connexions: A Community Based Arts School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Connexions: A Community Based Arts School?
532 students attend Connexions: A Community Based Arts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Connexions: A Community Based Arts School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connexions: A Community Based Arts School?
Connexions: A Community Based Arts School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Connexions: A Community Based Arts School offer ?
Connexions: A Community Based Arts School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Connexions: A Community Based Arts School part of?
Connexions: A Community Based Arts School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Connexions: A Community Based Arts School located?
Connexions: A Community Based Arts School is located in the Hanlon Longwood neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Hanlon Longwood.
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