BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE
Baltimore City College is a public high school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 1,310 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 67 teachers, Baltimore City College has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Baltimore City College, frequently referred to as "City," is a historic public magnet high school located in the Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 1839, it holds the distinction of being the third-oldest public high school in the United States. Housed in a stunning, castle-like collegiate gothic building—often called "The Castle on the Hill"—the school is a designated National Historic Landmark and serves as a significant architectural and educational icon within the city.
The school is renowned for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, offering a demanding curriculum that prepares students for top-tier universities. Beyond academics, Baltimore City College is celebrated for its deep-rooted traditions, including a fierce and storied rivalry with Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, which culminates annually in the "City-Poly" football game, one of the oldest high school football rivalries in the nation. With a diverse student body and a strong emphasis on community, leadership, and scholarly excellence, City remains one of the most prestigious institutions in the Baltimore City Public Schools system.
For more information, contact Baltimore City College at (410) 396-6557 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baltimore, MD 21218-3641
(410) 396-6557
BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE is a public school in Baltimore, MD with about 1,310 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Baltimore City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,310
- Teachers:
- 67
- 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
* 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 1,310 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 74.0%
- White
- 16.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 60.4%
- Male
- 39.6%
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.