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At City Schools, students have the choice to choose and apply for the middle or high school of their choice.
Composite Score Formula
2024-25 CohortTo calculate a student’s composite score, we will look at 3 aspects:
- General overall grade point average
- This year's first quarter grades. (8th or 5th grade) and
- Last year's final grades. (7th or 4th grade)
- Only the core subjects (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) are used in the grade calculation.
- ELA MCAP assessment score
- Math MCAP assessment score
Important Dates:
- December 1: Composite scores and choice applications available for families
- December 9: Annual School Choice fair held at the Baltimore Convention Center
- January 18: Choice applications are due.
- February 2: Charter applications are due.
FAQ:
Please connect with your School Choice Liason for additional questions/concerns about the choice process.
We will be sending a monthly email dedicated to sharing information to help your family prepare for the process.
Additionally, please ensure that your contact information is current by completing your Annual Student Verification in Campus Portal to receive these notifications.
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Your Choice is Your Pathway to Possibilities.
Applicants who are not current City Schools students or are nonresidents of Baltimore City:
If you are a resident of Baltimore City but do not currently attend a Baltimore City Public School, or if you are nonresident of Baltimore City, you may use the Updated Choice application to apply to a Baltimore City Public middle or high school. Proof of student identity (i.e. birth certificate), two proofs of residency (i.e. lease agreement, mortgage statement, utility bill) and copies of report cards must be attached to the application form and submitted to the Office of Enrollment, Choice and Transfer, 200 E. North Ave., Room 106, Baltimore, MD 21202, by April 21, 2023. You may also visit the Office of Enrollment, Choice and Transfer starting June 26th to request other placement options for the 23-24 school year.
Updated Choice (Round 2)
For families who missed the original choice application deadline or want to try to apply to a different school than the one they were placed in, we offer a second round of choice.
Fill out the updated choice application and either mail it to 200 E. North Ave, Enrollment Choice and Transfers, Baltimore, MD 21202 or email it. If you do not have access to download, print, or email the updated application, please call 410-396-8600.
The deadline to fill out the updated choice application is April 21st. Decision letters will be mailed out after May 19th. If families do not fill out a choice application, students will be assigned a school.
Families can also submit their Decline Statements and Updated Choice applications via Campus Portal starting March 17th.
Updated School Choice Applications
Choice Guides
School Choice Liaisons
Confused about something related to the middle or high school choice process? No worries! There is a staff member at your current school who can help you find a school that is perfect for you.
You can talk to this person about high school programs, which schools you’re eligible to attend, visiting schools you’re interested in, how to apply, and more. Visit your child's school for more information.
