School Overview
Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove, located in the Brooklyn neighborhood of South Baltimore, serves as a community-focused public high school within the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school places a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and hands-on learning, leveraging its unique proximity to the Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center. By integrating the local ecosystem into their curriculum, the school provides students with distinct opportunities for outdoor exploration, scientific inquiry, and place-based education that connects classroom lessons to the surrounding natural landscape.

Beyond its focus on environmental science, Benjamin Franklin High School is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment aimed at preparing students for college and career success. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic pathways designed to keep students engaged and invested in their local community. As a cornerstone of the Masonville Cove area, the school works to empower its diverse student body by emphasizing critical thinking, character development, and active civic participation.
786
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
Demographic Student Count
White77
Hispanic463
Black234
Asian1
Two or More7
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    463 (59.1%)
  • Black
    234 (29.8%)
  • White
    77 (9.8%)
  • Two or More
    7 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone: (410)396-1373
Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/239
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 501
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 290
Grade 10 198
Grade 11 132
Grade 12 166

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
Grade Student Count
Grade 9290
Grade 10198
Grade 11132
Grade 12166
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31439.9%
Male47059.8%
Not Specified20.3%
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