Baltimore School for the Arts vs Renaissance Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore School for the Arts
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
443 students
Renaissance Academy
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
241 students
| Measure | Baltimore School for the Arts Baltimore, Maryland | Renaissance Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 197 | #185 of 197 |
| National rank | #1610 of 16,910 | #15839 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 443 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 10% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 16.6).
- •Baltimore School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (62% vs 10%).
- •Baltimore School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 10%).
- •Baltimore School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 94.2%).
- •Renaissance Academy does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.8).
- •Baltimore School for the Arts is the larger school with 443 students compared with 241.
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 School for the Arts better than Renaissance Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore School for the Arts ranks higher (77.7 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 School for the Arts and Renaissance Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore School for the Arts: 443. Renaissance Academy: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore School for the Arts and Renaissance Academy rank in Maryland?
Baltimore School for the Arts is 23rd of 197 and Renaissance Academy is 185th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).