School Overview
City Neighbors High School (CNHS), located in the Hamilton-Lauraville neighborhood of Baltimore, is a public charter school that emphasizes a project-based, student-centered approach to learning. Built upon the principles of the "City Neighbors" model—which focuses on the whole child, democratic governance, and social justice—the school seeks to provide a personalized educational experience. The curriculum is designed to move beyond traditional testing, instead encouraging students to engage in deep inquiry, real-world problem solving, and interdisciplinary projects that connect classroom work to the broader Baltimore community.

The school is defined by a strong focus on community, collaboration, and student voice. Students at CNHS are often active participants in shaping their learning environment, and the school maintains a culture that values relationships, inclusivity, and the development of the "whole human." By prioritizing arts, humanities, and community-based internships alongside core academics, City Neighbors High School aims to graduate empowered, creative, and socially conscious citizens who are well-prepared for life after graduation, whether in college or career.
425
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City Neighbors High
Demographic Student Count
White30
Hispanic20
Black364
Asian2
Two or More8
American Indian1
  • Black
    364 (85.6 %)
  • White
    30 (7.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone: (443)642-2119
Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/376
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 294
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 113
Grade 10 110
Grade 11 102
Grade 12 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for City Neighbors High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9113
Grade 10110
Grade 11102
Grade 12100
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for City Neighbors High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19946.8%
Male22653.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)