Academy for College and Career Exploration

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/427

902 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy for College and Career Exploration (ACCE), located in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, is a specialized secondary school within the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school is defined by its commitment to bridging the gap between high school academics and post-secondary success. By integrating rigorous core curriculum with career-focused learning, ACCE aims to ensure that every graduate is equipped with the skills necessary to excel in either a university setting or a professional trade immediately upon graduation.

A hallmark of the ACCE experience is its emphasis on small-school intimacy and personalized student support. The school fosters a culture of high expectations paired with strong mentorship, utilizing community partnerships and project-based learning to keep students engaged. By focusing on both "college" and "career," the academy provides a versatile educational environment that prepares students for the complexities of the modern workforce while maintaining a clear pathway toward higher education.

902

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy for College and Career Exploration
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	153
Black	659
Asian	16
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

Black
659 (73.1 %)
Hispanic
153 (17.0 %)
White
62 (6.9 %)
Asian
16 (1.8 %)
Two or More
10 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)396-7607
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/427
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	902
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	765
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 6 39

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 52

Grade 9 304

Grade 10 209

Grade 11 138

Grade 12 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy for College and Career Exploration
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	39
Grade 7	42
Grade 8	52
Grade 9	304
Grade 10	209
Grade 11	138
Grade 12	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Academy for College and Career Exploration
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	377	41.8%
Male	525	58.2%

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