HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

Hampstead Hill Academy is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 799 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Hampstead Hill Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA), located in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore, is a public charter school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating within the Baltimore City Public School system, the school has established a reputation for its rigorous academic curriculum and its strong emphasis on community involvement. By leveraging its charter status, HHA integrates a unique blend of traditional instruction with enriched extracurricular programs, including arts, music, and athletics, aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply embedded in the Patterson Park and Canton communities, functioning as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes parent engagement and collaborative partnerships. The school’s mission focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that encourages personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity. With a consistent focus on data-driven instruction and high performance standards, Hampstead Hill Academy remains one of the most sought-after schools in the district, known for its stability and commitment to student success.

For more information, contact Hampstead Hill Academy at (410) 396-9146 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 S Linwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224-3856
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HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Baltimore, MD with about 799 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Baltimore City Public Schools
Total Students:
799
Teachers:
45
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 799 students

Hispanic/Latino
38.5%
White
38.2%
Black or African American
16.0%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.