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Sheppard Pratt School and RTC in Towson

Alternative school · Grades 7–12

Baltimore, MD

6501 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21204

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Maryland

In Baltimore, Maryland, Sheppard Pratt School and RTC in Towson is an independent private school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 36 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent high schools in Maryland. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 214 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
36
Teachers
11 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 15 girls, 21 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
214 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of independent high schools in Maryland (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 54% of independent high schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 13 independent high schools in Maryland.

    Students by grade

    71
    83
    913
    1012
    116
    121

    Student body

    Black50%
    White42%
    Two or more races8%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sheppard Pratt School and RTC in Towson whether it takes part.

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about Sheppard Pratt School and RTC in Towson

    What grades does Sheppard Pratt School and RTC in Towson serve?

    Sheppard Pratt School and RTC in Towson serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Sheppard Pratt School and RTC in Towson?

    About 36 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sheppard Pratt School and RTC in Towson?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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