MarylandSchoolsMergenthaler Vocational-Technical High

Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High

PublicGrades 912
Baltimore, Maryland · Baltimore City Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,757
Student:Teacher16.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
1,757
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
78%+25.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Baltimore, Maryland. The school enrolls 1,757 students. It is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictBaltimore City Public Schools
County24510
CityBaltimore
ZIP21218
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240009000280

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,757

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)