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School Comparison

Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
vs.
Reginald F. Lewis High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
Reginald F. Lewis High
  • Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High reported a higher chronically absent students than Reginald F. Lewis High (1,453 vs. 651).
  • Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High reported a higher sat/act participation than Reginald F. Lewis High (578 vs. 137).
  • Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High reported a higher graduating cohort than Reginald F. Lewis High (406 vs. 123).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High reported a higher chronically absent students than Reginald F. Lewis High (1,453 vs. 651).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High reported a higher graduating cohort than Reginald F. Lewis High (406 vs. 123).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High reported a higher sat/act participation than Reginald F. Lewis High (578 vs. 137).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High reported a higher violent incidents than Reginald F. Lewis High (197 vs. 61).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Reginald F. Lewis High reported a higher students per counselor than Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (379.5:1 vs. 305.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High

2 metrics were reported by Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High. Comparable data for Reginald F. Lewis High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
68%
Dual enrollment
3

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
$22,976.88
Reginald F. Lewis High
$22,976.88
Local revenue share
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
22.1%
Reginald F. Lewis High
22.1%
State revenue share
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
57.7%
Reginald F. Lewis High
57.7%
Federal revenue share
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
20.2%
Reginald F. Lewis High
20.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
59.9%
Reginald F. Lewis 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.