EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY
Empowerment Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 252 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 18 teachers, Empowerment Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Empowerment Academy, located at 851 Braddish Ave in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prioritizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong community partnerships. By focusing on a holistic educational approach, Empowerment Academy aims to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are equipped with the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
The school places a significant emphasis on high expectations and personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, Empowerment Academy encourages students to take ownership of their learning, promoting a culture of self-advocacy and leadership. With its dedication to providing equitable opportunities, the school remains a vital pillar in the Baltimore community, striving to empower each child to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact Empowerment Academy at (443) 984-2381 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Baltimore, MD with about 252 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Baltimore City Public Schools - District:
- Baltimore City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 252
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 252 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.