Eager Street Academy

926 Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/884

51 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eager Street Academy, located at 401 E Eager Street in Baltimore, serves as an alternative educational program within the Baltimore City Public School system. Designed to support students who may have struggled in traditional classroom environments, the academy focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that prioritizes academic recovery, credit attainment, and personal development. By offering a smaller, more intimate setting, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with their educational goals.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Eager Street Academy emphasizes social-emotional growth and preparation for life after high school. The staff works closely with students to create personalized plans that address their unique needs, whether those involve completing graduation requirements, improving behavioral outcomes, or transitioning back to a comprehensive school. Through its specialized approach, the academy serves as a vital resource for the city, helping at-risk youth build the confidence and skills necessary for long-term success.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eager Street Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Black	50

Black
50 (98.0 %)
White
1 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)234-1815
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/884
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 27

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eager Street Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	27
Grade 10	15
Grade 11	7
Grade 12	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eager Street Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	2	3.9%
Male	49	96.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)