Academy for College and Career Exploration vs Western High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 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
Western High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,290 students
| Measure | Academy for College and Career Exploration Baltimore, Maryland | Western High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 197 | #140 of 197 |
| National rank | #16183 of 16,910 | #10993 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 967 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 30% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 14.1).
- •Western High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 2.5%).
- •Western High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 2.5%).
- •Western High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 79.1%).
- •Academy for College and Career Exploration does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.8).
- •Western High is the larger school with 1,290 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 Western High?
On the Success Index (US), Western High ranks higher (39.9 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 Western High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for College and Career Exploration: 967. Western High: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for College and Career Exploration and Western High rank in Maryland?
Academy for College and Career Exploration is 191st of 197 and Western High is 140th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).