DOROTHY I. HEIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dorothy I. Height Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 319 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Dorothy I. Height Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School, located in the Reservoir Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a vital educational anchor for its local community. Named in honor of the renowned civil rights and women's rights activist Dorothy Height, the school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. It is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal development, and social responsibility among its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that aims to prepare students for future academic success while addressing their unique developmental needs. By leveraging its connection to the legacy of its namesake, the school often focuses on themes of leadership, community engagement, and character education. Through its dedicated faculty and various extracurricular opportunities, Dorothy I. Height Elementary strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive learning environment.

For more information, contact Dorothy I. Height Elementary at (410) 396-0837 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.