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Western High School vs. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Should you attend Western High School or Baltimore Polytechnic Institute? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Western High School
4600 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1400 W Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,328 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 1,580 students in grades 9-12, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,328 students
1,580 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
-
52% | 48%
n/a
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#562 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#69 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
61%
(Top 10% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 5% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 50% in MD)
98%
(Top 5% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Western High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute with the average graduation rate observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Western High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute by grade.
Grade 9 Students
378
391
Grade 10 Students
361
413
Grade 11 Students
299
375
Grade 12 Students
290
401
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
85%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
(14-15 School Year Data)
15%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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