At a glance
Reported students
801
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
National Academy Foundation: 801 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
13.4:1 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
- 810
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about National Academy Foundation
National Academy Foundation 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 801 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 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (57.1%) and Black (39.5%). English learners represent 35.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.2%. 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 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking National Academy Foundation
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 60 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
- English learners
- 35.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White1.4%
- Hispanic57.1%
- Black39.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.7%
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
3 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.
Green Street Academy
High · Grades 06–12
808 reported students
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
High · Grades 09–12
786 reported students
The Reach! Partnership School
High · Grades 09–12
724 reported students
Edmondson-Westside High
High · Grades 09–12
910 reported students
Academy for College and Career Exploration
High · Grades 06–12
967 reported students
Forest Park High
High · Grades 09–12
1,024 reported students
Public schools near National Academy Foundation
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 | under 0.1 mi |
| Eager Street Academy High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 45 | 0.6 mi |
| Baltimore Design School High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 503 | 1 mi |
| Baltimore School for the Arts High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 443 | 1.1 mi |
| Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women High · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 466 | 1.1 mi |
| Joseph C. Briscoe Academy High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 30 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about National Academy Foundation
What grades does National Academy Foundation serve?
National Academy Foundation 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 National Academy Foundation?
National Academy Foundation reported 801 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 810 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at National Academy Foundation?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 801 students and 60 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 National Academy Foundation a public, charter, or magnet school?
National Academy Foundation 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 National Academy Foundation students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64% 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 National Academy Foundation in?
National Academy Foundation 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 National Academy Foundation?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paul Laurence Dunbar High (under 0.1 mi), Eager Street Academy (0.6 mi), Baltimore Design School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.