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Doris M. Johnson High School

Public | 8-12

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Posted April 1, 2009

I am a recent graduate of Doris M Johnson highschool and I currently attend Notre Dame. Even though a lot has changed ie; new faculty and administrators, the staff is still very dedicated to not only preparing the students for life after highschool but, they also want to bulid bonds with the children in order to compensate for the hard life that some of them live. The teachers take a realist approach to preparation and don't sugar coat what the students are to expect. I enjoyed this school very much. Ms. Bachavovra is the best physics teacher in the city of Baltimore. Ms Khorphage the best for Government. Mr. Douglass is simply the best


Posted February 6, 2009

I do not like the way students are roaming the hallsways at class time. Nor do I like the way principal and vice principals like to 'play with the kids'. The kids seem to receive no type of discipline with this type of environment.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

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The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

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The state average for Science was 71% in 2012.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Algebra

The state average for Algebra was 84% in 2012.

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50%

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47%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 82% in 2012.

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39%

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56%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 83% in 2012.

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51%

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54%
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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, Algebra, and Biology upon completion of each course. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 38%
White 1% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Hispanic 0% 10%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 70%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2801 St Lo Dr
Baltimore, MD 21213
Phone: (410) 396-6643

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