Southwest Baltimore Charter School

1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/328

Charter School 363 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Southwest Baltimore Charter School (SBCS) is a K-8 public charter school located in the Carrollton Ridge neighborhood of Baltimore. It operates on a foundation of experiential, project-based learning that emphasizes hands-on exploration and real-world application. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster a sense of community and social responsibility, encouraging students to actively engage with the environment around them while developing critical thinking and collaborative skills.

Beyond academics, SBCS places a strong emphasis on the "whole child," integrating arts, physical education, and character development into the daily school experience. The school is known for its inclusive culture and its commitment to neighborhood partnerships, aiming to serve as a hub for both students and the local Baltimore community. By focusing on inquiry-based instruction, SBCS strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their community and succeed in their future academic endeavors.

363

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	26
Black	283
Asian	7
Two or More	28

Black
283 (78.0%)
Two or More
28 (7.7%)
Hispanic
26 (7.2%)
White
19 (5.2%)
Asian
7 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(443)984-3385
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/328
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	46
Grade 7	45
Grade 8	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	170	46.8%
Male	193	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)