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Meal Site Closures
- Frederick Douglass High School
The meal site at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School will be closed until, April 23. Produce boxes will still be available on Thursday, April 15. For alternative meal sites, please visit our meals page.
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Expires on 4/15
443-984-2000
1201 Cambria Street
Baltimore, MD 21225
School leader:
Christopher Battaglia
- Opening bell:
- 8:00
- Closing bell:
- 2:50
- Community learning network:
- 10
At Benjamin Franklin High School, we build positive relationships and customize the educational program to meet the needs of each and every student who walks through our doors. We are a traditional high school that offers a comprehensive athletic program and opportunities for students to explore postsecondary school careers and opportunities. Nestled in the small South Baltimore neighborhood of Brooklyn/Curtis Bay, Ben Franklin provides students with the personal attention they need to be successful in school and in life.
- Official state grade band:
- High
- Grades served:
- 9 to 12
- Number of students:
- 532
- Enrollment type:
- Choice lottery Enroll by filling out the choice application. This school has no specific entrance criteria or admission process. If the school has more applicants than they can accept, they’ll hold a lottery.
- Management type:
- Traditional
- Uniform:
- School shirt
- Building info:
- Green school
Academics
Programming
- ESOL site
AP Offerings
- English
CTE Pathways
- Career Research & Development
- Environmental, Agriculture, & Natural Resources
- Agriculture science education
- Environmental studies & natural resources
Enrichment and Support
Extracurriculars
- Club athletics
- Debate/civic engagement
- Science clubs
Services
- Community school
- Food pantry
Partners
- United Way Ben Center
- Northrop Grumman
- Building STEPS
School Performance
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