CONNEXIONS: A COMMUNITY BASED ARTS SCHOOL

ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 481 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 34 teachers, ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School 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.

ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School, located in West Baltimore, is a public school that integrates rigorous academic instruction with an intensive performing and visual arts curriculum. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school operates on the philosophy that the arts are a powerful vehicle for intellectual development and social-emotional growth. By blending traditional core subjects with specialized training in areas such as dance, theater, music, and visual arts, ConneXions strives to foster a creative environment where students can develop their unique voices and artistic talents.

Beyond the classroom, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing the importance of collaborative engagement and cultural enrichment. The institution is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or professional artistic pursuits, by encouraging discipline, critical thinking, and artistic excellence. Through its unique mission, ConneXions aims to empower Baltimore’s youth to become active, creative, and informed citizens who are capable of making meaningful contributions to their community and the broader world.

For more information, contact ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School at (443) 984-1418 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.