At a glance
Reported students
1,359
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Digital Harbor High School: 1,359 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
15.6:1 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
- 1,367
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Digital Harbor High School
Digital Harbor High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Baltimore. It is one of 150 current school records connected to Baltimore City Public Schools. NCES reports 1,359 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to 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 (54.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.9%). English learners represent 23% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.5%. 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 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Digital Harbor High School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 87 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.9%
- Hispanic36.9%
- Black54.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.1%
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
10 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.
Patterson High
High · Grades 09–12
1,330 reported students
Western High
High · Grades 09–12
1,290 reported students
Baltimore City College
High · Grades 09–12
1,470 reported students
Paul Laurence Dunbar High
High · Grades 09–12
1,087 reported students
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
High · Grades 09–12
1,632 reported students
Carver Vocational-Technical High
High · Grades 09–12
1,041 reported students
Public schools near Digital Harbor High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,087 | 1.4 mi |
| Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women High · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 466 | 1.4 mi |
| National Academy Foundation High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 801 | 1.5 mi |
| Baltimore School for the Arts High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 443 | 1.6 mi |
| Eager Street Academy High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 45 | 1.7 mi |
| Joseph C. Briscoe Academy High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 30 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Digital Harbor High School
What grades does Digital Harbor High School serve?
Digital Harbor High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend Digital Harbor High School?
Digital Harbor High School reported 1,359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,367 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Digital Harbor High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 1,359 students and 87 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 Digital Harbor High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Digital Harbor High 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 Digital Harbor High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.3% 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 Digital Harbor High School in?
Digital Harbor High 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 Digital Harbor High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paul Laurence Dunbar High (1.4 mi), Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (1.4 mi), National Academy Foundation (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.