For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,045 students in 21223, MD.
The top-ranked public high schools in 21223, MD are Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and The Seed School Of Maryland. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 21223 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 21223, MD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 21223 have a Graduation Rate of 39%, which is less than the Maryland average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Seed School Of Maryland, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 21223, MD Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Calhoun Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1290
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
The Seed School Of Maryland
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Font Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 843-9477
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 843-9477
Gr: 6-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 21223, MD?
The top-ranked public high schools in 21223, MD include Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and The Seed School Of Maryland.
How many public high schools are located in 21223?
3 public high schools are located in 21223.
What is the racial composition of students in 21223?
21223 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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