Joseph C. Briscoe Academy

Joseph C. Briscoe Academy, located on Druid Hill Avenue in Baltimore, is a specialized educational institution within the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The academy is uniquely focused on serving students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral needs, providing a highly structured and supportive environment. By offering a curriculum tailored to students who require more intensive intervention than a traditional classroom can provide, the school emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential coping and self-regulation skills.

The mission of the academy centers on fostering a safe, therapeutic, and inclusive space where students can overcome barriers to learning. Through small class sizes, individualized attention, and a multidisciplinary approach involving specialized staff, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy works to prepare its students for successful transitions—whether that involves returning to a traditional school setting or progressing toward career and post-secondary goals. The school is deeply committed to supporting the holistic well-being of its students, ensuring they receive the specialized guidance necessary to thrive despite their unique challenges.