Academy for College and Career Exploration vs Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for College and Career Exploration
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 6–12
967 students
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,632 students
| Measure | Academy for College and Career Exploration Baltimore, Maryland | Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #191 of 197 | #42 of 197 |
| National rank | #16183 of 16,910 | #2797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 967 | 1,632 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 1,632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 82% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore Polytechnic Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 14.1).
- •Baltimore Polytechnic Institute does better on math proficiency (82% vs 2.5%).
- •Baltimore Polytechnic Institute does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 2.5%).
- •Baltimore Polytechnic Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 79.1%).
- •Academy for College and Career Exploration does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.2).
- •Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 967.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for College and Career Exploration better than Baltimore Polytechnic Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute ranks higher (72.0 vs 14.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy for College and Career Exploration and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for College and Career Exploration: 967. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute: 1,632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for College and Career Exploration and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute rank in Maryland?
Academy for College and Career Exploration is 191st of 197 and Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is 42nd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).