BLUFORD DREW JEMISON STEM ACADEMY WEST

Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West is a Title I public high school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 379 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 19 teachers, Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West 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.

Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West (BDJ) is a specialized public middle school located in Baltimore, Maryland, operating under the Baltimore City Public Schools district. As a STEM-focused institution, the academy is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic experience that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school aims to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for future success in advanced high school programs and eventually in STEM-related career paths.

The academy is named in honor of three influential figures—Guion Bluford, Charles Drew, and Mae Jemison—whose legacies in aerospace, medicine, and engineering reflect the school’s mission to inspire excellence and innovation. Beyond its core STEM curriculum, BDJ West is known for fostering a supportive community environment that encourages student engagement and leadership. By integrating hands-on learning opportunities with a traditional middle school education, the academy strives to bridge the achievement gap and equip its diverse student body with the technical and collaborative skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

For more information, contact Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West at (443) 642-2052 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.