Eager Street Academy serves 59 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eager Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Eager Street Academy's student population of 59 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eager Street Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
93%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Eager Street Academy?
The graduation rate of Eager Street Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eager Street Academy?
59 students attend Eager Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Eager Street Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eager Street Academy?
Eager Street Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eager Street Academy offer ?
Eager Street Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eager Street Academy part of?
Eager Street Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Eager Street Academy located?
Eager Street Academy is located in the Penn Fallsway neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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