BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE

Bard High School Early College is a public high school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 394 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Bard High School Early College has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Baltimore is an innovative public school established through a unique partnership between Bard College and Baltimore City Public Schools. Located on North Dukeland Street, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a rigorous academic curriculum that blends high school and college coursework. Its core mission is to provide students with a transformative educational experience that prepares them for success in higher education and beyond.

The defining feature of BHSEC Baltimore is its "early college" model, which allows students to earn a tuition-free Associate of Arts degree from Bard College alongside their high school diploma. By replacing the traditional 11th and 12th grades with a two-year, college-credit-bearing program taught by professors, the school enables students to complete sixty college credits before they finish high school. This approach fosters critical thinking, intellectual maturity, and academic independence, providing Baltimore students with a significant head start on their professional and collegiate futures.

For more information, contact Bard High School Early College at (443) 642-2062 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.