Baltimore Design School

Founded in 2010 the Baltimore Design Schools is located in Station North Arts District.

Baltimore Design School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12

1500 Barclay St, Baltimore, MD

Station North Neighborhood

Baltimore City Public Schools

3.8

4.4

514 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Zaharah Valentine

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Average SAT Score
980

Average ACT Score
25

Math Proficiency
4%

Reading Proficiency
24%

Average GPA
3.18

Graduation Rate
95%

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

Administration

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

C+

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.18	Reading Proficiency 24%
Math Proficiency 4%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 34	Full Time Teachers 34
Teachers in First or Second Year 19.4%

College Prep

Average SAT 980 Math 470 Verbal 500	Average ACT 25 Math 25 English 25 Reading 26 Science 23
Number of AP Courses 7	AP Math Enrollment Average
AP Science Enrollment Very Low	Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

264:1

Student Diversity

Female 65.5%	Male 34.1%
Black 89.3%	White 5%
Hispanic 4.2%	Native American <1%
Two or more races <1%

School Rankings

#4 Best HS for the Arts in Maryland

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Morgan State University 116 Students

Towson University 113 Students

University of Maryland - College Park 99 Students

Maryland Institute College of Art 90 Students

Bowie State University 85 Students

Stevenson University 53 Students

University of Maryland Eastern Shore 50 Students

Loyola University Maryland 47 Students

Coppin State University 40 Students

Howard University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Graphic Design 43 Students

Fashion and Apparel Design 43 Students

Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 31 Students

Illustration 31 Students

Business 30 Students

Psychology 29 Students

Architecture 27 Students

Nursing 18 Students

Arts 18 Students

Photography 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

6/27/2023

My experience at baltimore design school was amazing . Baltimore design school is an cte school in is the only school offering an class for fashion , graphic design in architecture. the teachers & staff were so helpful weather it was with work or personal problems, they were already available.They also provide breaks to go to the wellness room where you can do yoga etc or just a break for your mental health .

3.0 Senior

3/20/2023

Fairly good school. Has a lot of mental health resources, although some staff and teachers are very rude and unprofessional, but those are just a few bad apples there are a lot of good teachers here. A lot of clubs to get involved in, they have a lot of events to reward students.

3.0 Senior

12/24/2022

This school is just such a mess. Students and teachers alike are not told anything and even teachers agree the absurdity of many of the policies implemented. There are many great teachers at this school that genuinely care about the kids they are teachers. The administration means well, but tends to be very unorganized and disconnected with what is working and what isn't.

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5.0 parent

5/25/2020

We love this school so much! Principal Valentine is amazing.

5.0 parent

7/24/2019

Phenomenal!!! My child loves her school!!! This is truly a testimony of it takes a village to raise a child, we'll at BDS it is really a village of teachers supporting the students.

principal

7/22/2019

My son graduated in 2018 with college credits. He loved his teachers and is doing well in college. I continue to have a deep loved and passion for BDS and always will.

5.0 other

7/14/2016

Dr. Patrylo is a leader whose skills are superseded only by her grace and charm.

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Baltimore Design School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Baltimore, MD and is served by the Baltimore City Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 514 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 4% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Baltimore Design School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.18, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $354,814. Discover additional schools in the area, like Baltimore School for the Arts, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy, Baltimore City College High School, and more. Learn more about what Baltimore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Baltimore Design School.

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