Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/375

Charter School 325 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys (BCSB) is a tuition-free, independent public charter school serving students in grades 4 through 8. Located on Woodbourne Avenue in Baltimore, the school is founded on the mission of preparing young men for college success by fostering a culture of high academic achievement, personal character, and leadership. By focusing specifically on the developmental needs of boys, the school employs a rigorous curriculum that balances challenging coursework with a supportive environment designed to instill discipline and self-confidence in its students.

The school’s approach is deeply rooted in the belief that an all-male educational setting provides the structure and mentorship necessary for students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. BCSB emphasizes a "college-prep" culture, utilizing small class sizes and a dedicated faculty to ensure individualized attention. Beyond academics, the school encourages community engagement and brotherhood, aiming to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens who are equipped to navigate the challenges of higher education and professional life.

325

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

36.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	4
Black	318
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
318 (97.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)642-5320
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/375
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	36.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
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 4 43

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 69