INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL LOCAL I

Independence School Local I 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 154 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 8 teachers, Independence School Local I 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.

Independence School Local I, located at 2801 N. Dukeland Street in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public alternative school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. The school is specifically designed to support students who require a non-traditional educational environment, often serving those who have faced challenges in standard classroom settings. By providing a smaller, more focused atmosphere, the school aims to re-engage students academically and behaviorally, helping them work toward grade-level proficiency and eventual graduation or transition back to their home schools.

The educational approach at Independence School Local I emphasizes personalized instruction and student support services. Because it functions as an alternative program, the school focuses on social-emotional learning alongside core academics, often utilizing smaller class sizes to build stronger relationships between staff and students. By addressing both the educational and developmental needs of its population, the school serves as a critical resource within the Baltimore City district for students who benefit from an individualized, structured, and supportive path to academic success.

For more information, contact Independence School Local I at (410) 467-1090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.