- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute reported a higher gifted & talented than Western High (692 vs. 143).
- Western High reported a higher chronically absent students than Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (643 vs. 397).
- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute reported a higher ap enrollment than Western High (708 vs. 511).
- Graduation rates are within 2 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Western High reported a higher chronically absent students than Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (643 vs. 397).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute reported a higher graduating cohort than Western High (388 vs. 304).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute reported a higher gifted & talented than Western High (692 vs. 143).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Western High reported a higher violent incidents than Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (55 vs. 23).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Western High reported a higher students per counselor than Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (420.3:1 vs. 320.6:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
$22,976.88
Western High
$22,976.88
Local revenue share
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
22.1%
Western High
22.1%
State revenue share
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
57.7%
Western High
57.7%
Federal revenue share
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
20.2%
Western High
20.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
59.9%
Western High
59.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Baltimore city
$59,623
Baltimore city
$59,623
Poverty rate
Baltimore city
20.1%
Baltimore city
20.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Baltimore city
35.4%
Baltimore city
35.4%
Unemployment rate
Baltimore city
4%
Baltimore city
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.