At a glance
Reported students
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
1.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy: 30 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
1.8:1 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
- 49
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.9:1
What the reported data says about Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy 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 30 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 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 1.8:1, 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 (90%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 98%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
- 1How do the reported 1.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 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 0.5 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
- 98%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black90%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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
No students enrolled 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.
Eager Street Academy
High · Grades 06–12
45 reported students
Claremont School
High · Grades 06–12
46 reported students
Renaissance Academy
High · Grades 09–12
241 reported students
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High
High · Grades 09–12
264 reported students
Achievement Academy at Harbor City High
High · Grades 09–12
314 reported students
Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts
High · Grades 09–12
337 reported students
Public schools near Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Academy High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 241 | 0.4 mi |
| Baltimore School for the Arts High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 443 | 0.4 mi |
| Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women High · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 466 | 0.4 mi |
| Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 264 | 0.7 mi |
| Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 337 | 0.9 mi |
| Baltimore Design School High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 503 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
What grades does Joseph C. Briscoe Academy serve?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy reported 30 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 49 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
The calculated ratio is 1.8:1, based on 30 students and 17 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 Joseph C. Briscoe Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy 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 Joseph C. Briscoe Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.7% 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 Joseph C. Briscoe Academy in?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy 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 Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Renaissance Academy (0.4 mi), Baltimore School for the Arts (0.4 mi), Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.