For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,056 students in 21223, MD.
The top ranked public high schools in 21223, MD are Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and The Seed School Of Maryland. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21223 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21223, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21223 have a Graduation Rate of 34%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Seed School Of Maryland, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21223, MD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Calhoun Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
The Seed School Of Maryland
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Font Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 843-9477
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 843-9477
Grades: 6-12
| 394 students
21223, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 Herkimer St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1572
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1572
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
301 N Pulaski Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1364
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1364
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
424 S Pulaski St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1355
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1355
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
200 Font Hill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1421
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1421
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
30 S Gilmor Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1387
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1387
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 21223, MD?
The top ranked public high schools in 21223, MD include Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and The Seed School Of Maryland.
How many public high schools are located in 21223?
3 public high schools are located in 21223.
What is the racial composition of students in 21223?
21223 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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