BALTIMORE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN

Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women 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 507 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

The Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (BLSYW) is a college-preparatory public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Located in downtown Baltimore, the school is designed specifically to empower young women from diverse backgrounds by providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes leadership development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. Its mission is centered on closing the opportunity gap, ensuring that every student has the resources, mentorship, and foundational skills necessary to succeed in higher education and become a catalyst for positive change in their community.

Beyond its core curriculum, BLSYW is widely recognized for its holistic approach to student development, which includes a strong focus on arts, athletics, and experiential learning. The school is perhaps best known for its vibrant arts program, which gained national acclaim through the documentary *Step*, highlighting how the school’s competitive step team served as a vehicle for student solidarity, resilience, and academic success. By fostering a supportive, all-female learning environment, the school aims to cultivate the next generation of female leaders who are prepared to navigate and excel in a complex, global society.

For more information, contact Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women at (443) 642-2048 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.