Overview
Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Baltimore, Maryland. The school enrolls 139 students. It is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictBaltimore City Public Schools
County24510
CityBaltimore
ZIP21217
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240009001675
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment139
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)