BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL AT MASONVILLE COVE

Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove is a Title I public high school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 494 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 33 teachers, Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove 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.

Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove, located in the Brooklyn neighborhood of South Baltimore, serves as a community-focused public high school within the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school places a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and hands-on learning, leveraging its unique proximity to the Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center. By integrating the local ecosystem into their curriculum, the school provides students with distinct opportunities for outdoor exploration, scientific inquiry, and place-based education that connects classroom lessons to the surrounding natural landscape.

Beyond its focus on environmental science, Benjamin Franklin High School is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment aimed at preparing students for college and career success. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic pathways designed to keep students engaged and invested in their local community. As a cornerstone of the Masonville Cove area, the school works to empower its diverse student body by emphasizing critical thinking, character development, and active civic participation.

For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove at (410) 396-1373 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.