The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 84%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students (09-10)
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
10%
Black
(09-10)99%
38%
White
(09-10)1%
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
68%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MD state average).
How many students attend Doris M. Johnson High School?
471 students attend Doris M. Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Doris M. Johnson High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Doris M. Johnson High School offer ?
Doris M. Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Doris M. Johnson High School part of?
Doris M. Johnson High School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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