For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,933 students in 21218, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in 21218, MD are Baltimore City College, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School and The Reach! Partnership School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21218 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21218, MD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21218 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baltimore City College, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21218, MD Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore City College
(Math: 27% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Gr: 9-12 | 1,421 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Hillen Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6496
Gr: 9-12 | 1,757 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
The Reach! Partnership School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2291
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
21218, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2555 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1400 Exeter Hall Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6443
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Monarch Academy Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2525 Kirk Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2402
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 642-2402
Gr: K-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4417 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 323-9546
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 323-9546
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Waverly Career Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 E 34th St
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6478
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6478
Gr: 10-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 21218, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in 21218, MD include Baltimore City College, Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High School and The Reach! Partnership School.
How many public high schools are located in 21218?
3 public high schools are located in 21218.
What is the racial composition of students in 21218?
21218 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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