Baltimore City Public Schools celebrates Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Poly) and Baltimore City College (City College) for earning recognition among Maryland’s top 25 high schools in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools list.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is ranked No. 10 statewide, with a national ranking of No. 498, and an overall score of 97.22 out of 100.
Eighty-one percent of students took at least one Advanced Placement exam, providing the opportunity to earn college credit.
Another school highlight is the reading proficiency rate of 88%.
The graduation rate is at or above 95%.
Baltimore City College is ranked No. 23 in Maryland, with a national rank of No. 947, and an overall score of 94.71 out of 100.
A highlight was the school’s 85% participation rate in the International Baccalaureate program, which focuses on a set of skills for lifelong success.
Additionally, 85% of students took at least one Advanced Placement exam, and more than 95% of students graduated from high school.
“Congratulations to the remarkable students, devoted staff, and steadfast leaders of Poly and City College for once again upholding their legacy as two of the best high schools in Maryland and the nation,” said Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises, chief executive officer. “Earning a place in the U.S. News & World Report rankings year after year reflects the unwavering commitment, hard work, and excellence that define these school communities. We couldn’t be prouder.”
The U.S. News and World Report's Best High Schools rankings include data on more than 24,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. The overall score is based on six ranking indicators: college readiness, breadth of college curriculum, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, performance of underserved students, and graduation rate.