What grades does Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West serve?

Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Baltimore area.

Where is Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West located?

Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West is a urban school in Baltimore, MD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West?

The student-teacher ratio at Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West is 8.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Baltimore, MD?

Schools in Baltimore include Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Baltimore area.

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Q: How many students attend Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West?

Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West currently enrolls 139 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MD.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

World Teacher Day -- Dress like your teacherStaff DayDistrict-wide

Celebrate your teacher-- come dressed like them!

Oct

Wed

Hispanic Family BreakfastBreakDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Early Release Day for Studentshalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Parent/Teacher Conferences, 1:00 pmStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

School Closed, Staff Professional Dev.Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Early release dayhalf_dayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–12

Enrollment

139

Student:Teacher

8.2:1

Locale

Urban

District

Baltimore City Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

89.2%

Phone

(443)642-2110

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

6-9%

Math Proficiency

<=5%

Graduation Rate

21-39%

Chronic Absenteeism

110.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

2 courses offered

33 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

5 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

16 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.3:1

Better than average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

210

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

77% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,977

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$14,892

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$27,123

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 58%Local 22%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$394,495

+0.8% 1yr+22.4% 5yr

Baltimore, MD metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.3%

Below 150% poverty line

7.6%

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Uninsured residents

13.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

11,773

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

10,755

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

2,534 (24%)

Specific Learning Disability

1,911 (18%)

Intellectual Disability

1,870 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,526 (14%)

Autism

1,479 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

550 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

139

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

World Teacher Day -- Dress like your teacher

Celebrate your teacher-- come dressed like them!

Staff Day

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Hispanic Family Breakfast

Break

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Early Release Day for Students

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Baltimore City Public Schools. Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Baltimore City Public Schools	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Amplify BOY Testing WindowDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	World Teacher Day -- Dress like your teacherDistrict-wide Celebrate your teacher-- come dressed like them!	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Hispanic Family BreakfastDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Early Release Day for StudentsDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences, 1:00 pmDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	School Closed, Staff Professional Dev.District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Early release dayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Professional Learning Day - School Closed for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	School and Office Closed, Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Fall Break -- Schools CLOSEDDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Breakfast & Budget / School Family Council MeetingDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conference windowDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Out of Uniform (OoU) -- Wear Ugly/Holiday Sweater or snowflakesDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday CheerDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winte Break District-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Central Office closed - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	WIDA ACCESS Testing Window [Primary]District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Professional Learning Day - School Closed for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Early release dayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	School Closed - MLK ObservanceDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No School - Baltimore City Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	School Closed - President's Day ObservanceDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Parent-Teacher Conference windowDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	[Tentative Hold] Breakfast & Budget / School Family Council MeetingDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Professional Learning Day -- Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early release dayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	School CLOSED -- Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No School - Baltimore City Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	Parent-Teacher Conference windowDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Central Office and Schools Closed (Memorial Day)District-wide	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West

Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West currently enrolls 139 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MD.