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City of Baltimore Public Schools 200 E North Ave Baltimore, MD 21202 410-396-8700

City of Baltimore Public Schools serve 87,643 students in grades PK-12 in 197 buildings throughout the district, including elementary (PK-5, PK-6, K-5), middle (6-8, 7-9), secondary (9-12), and other grade configurations (Preschool, PK-1, PK-3, PK-4, K-2, K-3, K-4, 2-5, 3-5, PK-7, PK-8, K-8, 1-8, PK-12, 5-8, 6-10, 8-12, 7-12, 9, 9-10, 9-11, 11-12, non-graded).Student/teacher ratio is 16:1. District per-pupil cost is $10,910.

Baltimore County Public Schools 6901 N Charles St Baltimore MD 21204 410-887-4554

Baltimore County Public Schools serve 107,043 students in grades PK-12 in 167 school buildings in Baltimore and throughout Baltimore County, including 105 elementary (PK-5, K-5), 32 middle (6-8), 30 secondary (9-12), and other grade configurations (PK-12, 7-11, PK-1, non-graded). In addition to Baltimore, schools are located in the communities of Baldwin, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Freeland, Halethorpe, Kingsville, Lutherville, Monkton, Owings Mills, Parkton, Parkville, Perry Hall, Phoenix, Pikesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Sparks, Sparrows Point, Timonium, Towson and Upperco. Student/teacher ratio is 15:1. District per-pupil cost is $10,327. The district offers Magnet Programs at all grade levels, with applications accepted from Mid-Sept through late November. Summer programs are offered for students with disabilities and required for those with academic deficiencies preventing them from moving to the next grade or graduating. Some schools may offer enrichment classes as well. A district Home School office supports parents who educate their children at home. The HIPPY program provides a weekly home visit with educational materials by a trained home visitor to preschoolers and their families

Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2644 Riva Rd Annapolis MD 21401 410-222-5000

Anne Arundel County Public Schools serve 73,403 students in grades PK-12 in 118 buildings throughout the county, including elementary (PK-5, K-5), middle (6-8), secondary (9-12), and other grade configurations (Preschool, 1-5, 5, 6-10, PK-12, 1-12, non-graded). Student/teacher ratio is 16:1. District per-pupil cost is $10,064. The district offers an Infant & Toddler program focusing on early intervention services, including special education, therapy (Speech, Occupational, Physical), nursing, counseling, developmental pediatrics, audiology, & social work. The district provides support for home-schooling families and students needing the services of a home/hospital instructor.

Howard County Public Schools 10910 Rte 108 Ellicott City MD 21042 410-313-6682

Howard County Public Schools serve 48,571 students in grades PK-12 in 72 school buildings throughout Howard County, including 37 elementary (PK-5, K-5), 18 middle (6-8), 12 secondary (9-12) and 4 with other grade configurations (PK-8, PK-12, non-graded). District schools are located in the communities of Clarksville, Columbia, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Fulton, Glenelg, Glenwood, Jessup, Laurel, Marriotsville, West Friendship and Woodbine. Student/teacher ratio is 14:1. District per-pupil cost is $12,560. 8.7% of students receive special education services, 3% of students are limited English proficient. The High School graduation rate is 94.8%. 71% of the district's 4,483 certified staff members have a Masters Degree or higher. The district's gifted & talented programs serve 43% of the elementary & middle school students, and 41% of the high school students. Before- & After-school care is available at all elementary schools and some middle schools through the Columbia Association or the Department of Recreation & Parks.