At a glance
Reported students
503
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Baltimore Design School: 503 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 514
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Baltimore Design School
Baltimore Design School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Baltimore. It is one of 150 current school records connected to Baltimore City Public Schools. NCES reports 503 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, below the Maryland median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (86.5%) and White (5.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Baltimore Design School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.2%
- Hispanic5%
- Black86.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Baltimore Revolutionary Academy for Virtual Ed.
High · Grades 06–12
515 reported students
ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School
High · Grades 06–12
523 reported students
Reginald F. Lewis High
High · Grades 09–12
481 reported students
Frederick Douglass High
High · Grades 09–12
539 reported students
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
High · Grades 06–12
466 reported students
Bard High School Early College
High · Grades 09–12
459 reported students
Public schools near Baltimore Design School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eager Street Academy High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 45 | 0.5 mi |
| Baltimore School for the Arts High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 443 | 0.7 mi |
| Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women High · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 466 | 0.9 mi |
| Renaissance Academy High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 241 | 0.9 mi |
| Joseph C. Briscoe Academy High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 30 | 1 mi |
| National Academy Foundation High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 801 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Baltimore Design School
What grades does Baltimore Design School serve?
Baltimore Design School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend Baltimore Design School?
Baltimore Design School reported 503 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 514 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Baltimore Design School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 503 students and 38.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Baltimore Design School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Baltimore Design School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baltimore City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Baltimore Design School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Baltimore Design School in?
Baltimore Design School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools, based in Baltimore, MD, which operates 150 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Baltimore Design School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eager Street Academy (0.5 mi), Baltimore School for the Arts (0.7 mi), Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.