Academy for College and Career Exploration

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/427

967 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy for College and Career Exploration (ACCE), located in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, is a specialized secondary school within the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school is defined by its commitment to bridging the gap between high school academics and post-secondary success. By integrating rigorous core curriculum with career-focused learning, ACCE aims to ensure that every graduate is equipped with the skills necessary to excel in either a university setting or a professional trade immediately upon graduation.

A hallmark of the ACCE experience is its emphasis on small-school intimacy and personalized student support. The school fosters a culture of high expectations paired with strong mentorship, utilizing community partnerships and project-based learning to keep students engaged. By focusing on both "college" and "career," the academy provides a versatile educational environment that prepares students for the complexities of the modern workforce while maintaining a clear pathway toward higher education.

967

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy for College and Career Exploration
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	171
Black	674
Asian	20
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
674 (69.8%)
Hispanic
171 (17.7%)
White
85 (8.8%)
Asian
20 (2.1%)
Two or More
12 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
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)396-7607
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/427
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	967
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	765
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 6 37

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 37

Grade 9 294

Grade 10 207

Grade 11 189

Grade 12 160

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy for College and Career Exploration
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	37
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	37
Grade 9	294
Grade 10	207
Grade 11	189
Grade 12	160

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Academy for College and Career Exploration
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	394	40.7%
Male	572	59.2%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)