BCDC Educational Center

105 W. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204

52 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The **BCDC Educational Center**, located on W. Chesapeake Avenue in the heart of Towson, Maryland, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing tailored academic and developmental support. As an extension of the broader BCDC (Baltimore County Department of Corrections) educational mission, the center is primarily designed to serve individuals who are currently or formerly involved with the justice system. It functions as a critical bridge for students seeking to overcome educational gaps, offering programs that emphasize literacy, high school equivalency preparation (GED), and essential life skills training.

By operating in a professional facility in Towson, the center provides a structured environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal rehabilitation. The curriculum is specifically curated to empower students with the credentials and confidence necessary to successfully transition back into the workforce or pursue higher education. Through its targeted approach, the BCDC Educational Center serves as a vital community resource, focusing on reducing recidivism by equipping its participants with the foundational tools required for long-term self-sufficiency and social reintegration.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BCDC Educational Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	11
Black	35

Black
35 (67.3%)
Hispanic
11 (21.2%)
White
6 (11.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-4360
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 13

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 8