EDMONDSON-WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Edmondson-Westside High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 923 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 62 teachers, Edmondson-Westside High 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.

Edmondson-Westside High School, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is a specialized career and technical education (CTE) institution that serves students in the West Baltimore area. The school is distinct for its focus on integrating traditional academic coursework with hands-on, industry-aligned training. By offering a range of "Career Pathways," the school aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce, equipping them with the certifications and practical experience necessary to compete in modern professional sectors.

Beyond its academic and technical curriculum, Edmondson-Westside emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and community partnerships. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal responsibility and civic engagement. By bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, Edmondson-Westside strives to empower its student body to become productive, skilled, and career-ready members of the Baltimore community.

For more information, contact Edmondson-Westside High at (410) 396-0685 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 N Athol Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229-2740
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EDMONDSON-WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baltimore, MD with about 923 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Career & Technical School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
923
Teachers:
62
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 923 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EDMONDSON-WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.7%
White
1.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.