Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
786 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic | 463 |
| Black | 234 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic463 (59.1%)
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Black234 (29.8%)
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White77 (9.8%)
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Two or More7 (0.9%)
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American Indian2 (0.3%)
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Asian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 290 |
| Grade 10 | 198 |
| Grade 11 | 132 |
| Grade 12 | 166 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 314 | 39.9% |
| Male | 470 | 59.8% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 0.3% |
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