Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women vs Renaissance Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
Baltimore · Charter high · Grades 6–12
466 students
Renaissance Academy
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
241 students
| Measure | Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women Baltimore, Maryland | Renaissance Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 197 | #185 of 197 |
| National rank | #15402 of 16,910 | #15839 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 466 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 10% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 16.6).
- •Renaissance Academy does better on math proficiency (10% vs 4%).
- •Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 94.2%).
- •Renaissance Academy does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.7).
- •Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women is the larger school with 466 students compared with 241.
- •Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women is a charter school while Renaissance Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women better than Renaissance Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women ranks higher (19.1 vs 16.6 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 Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women and Renaissance Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women: 466. Renaissance Academy: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women and Renaissance Academy rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women is 174th of 197 and Renaissance Academy is 185th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).