For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 563 students in 21202, MD.
The top-ranked public high school in 21202, MD is Baltimore Design School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21202 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21202, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21202 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baltimore Design School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 21202, MD Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore Design School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Barclay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 642-2311
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 642-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Eager Street Academy
Alternative School
926 Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 234-1815
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
21202, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
200 E North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8500
Gr: 1-11 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 95%
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-8805
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1000 Lancaster
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Baltimore, MD 21202
(800) 382-6010
Gr: PK-9 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 20%
200 N Central Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 537-5890
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 537-5890
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
601 N Central Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-9268
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 396-9268
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 21202, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in 21202, MD include Baltimore Design School.
How many public high schools are located in 21202?
2 public high schools are located in 21202.
What is the racial composition of students in 21202?
21202 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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