VIVIEN T. THOMAS MEDICAL ARTS ACADEMY

Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 407 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 20 teachers, Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, located in West Baltimore, is a specialized career-focused high school within the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The academy is uniquely designed to prepare students for professional success in the healthcare industry by integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on medical training. By fostering partnerships with local hospitals and medical institutions, the school provides students with a competitive edge, offering them the chance to gain certifications and practical experience that bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary medical education.

The school is named in honor of Vivien T. Thomas, the pioneering surgical technician who overcame significant systemic barriers to make monumental contributions to cardiac surgery. Reflecting this legacy, the academy emphasizes resilience, excellence, and service, aiming to develop a diverse pipeline of future healthcare professionals. Through its specialized programs, the school creates a supportive community where students are challenged to excel in both traditional core subjects and specialized medical fields, preparing them to pursue careers as doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health advocates.

For more information, contact Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy at (443) 984-2831 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.