For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 923 students in 21201, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in 21201, MD are Baltimore School For The Arts, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21201 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21201, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21201 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baltimore School For The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21201, MD Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore School For The Arts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #33.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Gr: 6-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
21201, Maryland 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Career Center At Briscoe (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
900 Druid Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0770
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 21201, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in 21201, MD include Baltimore School For The Arts, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women.
How many public high schools are located in 21201?
3 public high schools are located in 21201.
What is the racial composition of students in 21201?
21201 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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