K.A.S.A. (KNOWLEDGE AND SUCCESS ACADEMY)

K.A.S.A. (Knowledge And Success 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 370 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 25 teachers, K.A.S.A. (Knowledge And Success Academy) 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.

Knowledge And Success Academy (K.A.S.A.), located at 2000 Edgewood Street in Baltimore, MD, is a public school within the Baltimore City Public School System. It is an alternative educational institution designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. K.A.S.A. focuses on providing academic pathways for students to recover credits, advance their education, and eventually prepare for post-secondary success, whether that includes college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The academy emphasizes a structured environment that promotes accountability and personal growth. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with supportive student services, the school aims to re-engage students who have faced challenges in traditional school settings. Through its mission, K.A.S.A. strives to provide a bridge to high school graduation, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to gain the knowledge and behavioral habits necessary to achieve long-term success in both their academic and professional lives.

For more information, contact K.A.S.A. (Knowledge And Success Academy) at (443) 642-2670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
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K.A.S.A. (KNOWLEDGE AND SUCCESS ACADEMY) is a public Title I school in Baltimore, MD with about 370 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
370
Teachers:
25
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 370 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending K.A.S.A. (KNOWLEDGE AND SUCCESS ACADEMY) is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.2%
White
2.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.