Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/430

337 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts (AFSIVA), located in the Harlem Park neighborhood of Baltimore, is a specialized public high school within the Baltimore City Public Schools system. Named after the renowned Harlem Renaissance sculptor Augusta Savage, the school is deeply committed to the intersection of academic rigor and artistic development. It provides students with a unique environment where they can pursue a traditional high school curriculum while simultaneously honing their creative talents in various visual and fine arts disciplines.

The school functions as a community-centered institution that emphasizes the importance of identity, culture, and creative expression. By integrating arts education into the core academic experience, AFSIVA aims to prepare its students for both higher education and professional careers in the creative industries. Beyond its focus on artistry, the school strives to foster a supportive climate that encourages social-emotional growth, social responsibility, and a strong sense of civic engagement, preparing graduates to become thoughtful contributors to their community.

337

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	8
Black	321
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Black
321 (95.3%)
Hispanic
8 (2.4%)
White
5 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)396-7701
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/430
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
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 87

Grade 10 100

Grade 11 69

Grade 12 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	87
Grade 10	100
Grade 11	69
Grade 12	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	42.1%
Male	195	57.9%

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