Eager Street Academy serves 45 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eager Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Eager Street Academy's student population of 45 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eager Street Academy is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
24%
Black
89%
32%
White
2%
31%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Eager Street Academy?
The graduation rate of Eager Street Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eager Street Academy?
45 students attend Eager Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Eager Street Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eager Street Academy?
Eager Street Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eager Street Academy offer ?
Eager Street Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eager Street Academy part of?
Eager Street Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Eager Street Academy located?
Eager Street Academy is located in the Penn Fallsway neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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