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Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High

1001 W Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 · (410) 396-1290 · Baltimore city
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL264 STUDENTS
Enrollment
264
High
DISTRICT 692 · STATE 1,185
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
245 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
107
Grade 10
83
Grade 11
43
Grade 12
31
Student demographics
White
52%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 31%
Hispanic
187%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 24%
Black
23991%
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 32%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
13652%
Female
12848%

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Test scores

MCAP 2024-25 . % Proficient (Levels 3-4)
English Language Arts
34.4%
own-school result
Math
13.7%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: MCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
264
-280 (-51%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 19.4:1
% White
2%
was 1%
% Hispanic
7%
was 0%
% Black
91%
was 98%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High

Set in Baltimore, Maryland, Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High is a tiny senior high, one of the schools within Baltimore City Public Schools. It works with 264 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,185 students per school, that is 78% below typical.

Across the 152 schools in Baltimore City Public Schools (76,946 students total), Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High lists that nearly all students (91%) are Black. The remainder looks like 7% Hispanic. That is visibly more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 59%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.5:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 93% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is north of Baltimore city's rate of about 74%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Baltimore city shows median household income runs about $62,177, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Baltimore city runs 156 public schools (combined enrollment of about 77,341 students), of which Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High is one.

James McHenry Elementary/Middle is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an urban site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 51%: 544 students in 2018 compared to 264 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 98% to 91% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 19.4:1 in 2018 to 15.5:1 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Baltimore city at a glance

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Population
573,243
Census ACS
Median income
$62,177
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
156
77,341 students

Quick facts

School name
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High
District
Baltimore City Public Schools
Address
1001 W Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
Phone
(410) 396-1290
County
Baltimore city
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
264
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
245 (93%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
240009001343
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High
What is the total enrollment at Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High?
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High enrolls approximately 264 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High serve?
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High?
Approximately 15.5:1 students per teacher at Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High.
How diverse is Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High?
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High reports a student body of 2% White, 7% Hispanic, 91% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High in?
Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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