Achievement Academy at Harbor City High

2201 Pinewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/413

314 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Achievement Academy @ Harbor City High is an alternative educational program located in Baltimore, Maryland, designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings. The school focuses on credit recovery and accelerated learning, allowing students to earn their high school diplomas at a pace that better suits their individual needs. By offering smaller class sizes and a more personalized academic approach, the academy aims to re-engage students who have fallen behind and prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its focus on academics, the school emphasizes character development and holistic student support. Achievement Academy works closely with students to overcome obstacles that might otherwise hinder their educational progress, fostering a sense of community and accountability. Through its commitment to a flexible and focused curriculum, the academy serves as a vital resource for Baltimore families looking for an educational path that prioritizes student retention and graduation readiness.

314

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Achievement Academy at Harbor City High
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	18
Black	291
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Black
291 (92.7%)
Hispanic
18 (5.7%)
White
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)396-6241
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/413
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
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

Grade 9 130

Grade 10 101

Grade 11 46

Grade 12 37