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CER ranks Maryland's charter school law 9th weakest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of D. The law was passed in 2003.
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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 39
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Afya Public Charter School
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2800 Brenden Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21213
Phone: 410-485-2102
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 100
Grades: 6
Status: Open
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Description:
Focus on three aspects of health: intellectual, social/emotional, and physical/nutritional.
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Baltimore Freedom Academy
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1601 E. Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: 443-984-2737
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 600
Grades: 6-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Students become advocates through leadership learning.
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Baltimore International Academy
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3515 Taylor Ave B.
Baltimore, MD 21236
Phone: 410-426-3650
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 350
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
Language immersion school with instruction in Chinese or French
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Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
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1600 Guilford Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-528-5393
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 170
Grades: PreK-4
Status: Open
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Description:
Small classrooms, family-like environment using the Montessori curriculum.
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Chesapeake Public Charter School
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20945 Great Mills Rd.
Lexington Park, MD 20653
Phone: 301-863-9585
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 160
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
Small class sizes, multi-age classrooms, experimentation and hands-on learning. Students will study environmental issues relating to the Chesapeake Bay.
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Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School
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1321 Mercedes Dr., Suite Q
Hanover, MD 21076
Phone: 410-684-2886
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 218
Grades: 6-9
Status: Open
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Description:
Science focused program. Focus on science, mathematics and technology. Individual learning plans. Comprehensive after-school programs.
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City Neighbors Charter School
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4301 Raspe Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21206
Phone: 410-325-2627
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 198
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
Features innovative curriculum, parent involvement and community outreach. Reggio Emilia approach.
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City Neighbors Hamilton
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5609 Sefton Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21214
Phone: 443-642-2052
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 87
Grades: K-3
Status: Open
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Description:
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City Springs School
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100 S. Caroline St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: 410-396-9165
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 520
Grades: 3-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Uses Direct Instruction. Emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, geography, history, science and world civilization.
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Collington Square Elementary
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1409 N. Collington Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21213
Phone: 410-396-9198
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 480
Grades: PreK-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Targets at-risk students. Direct Instruction and Core Knowledge curriculum.
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ConneXions Community Academy
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2801 N. Dukeland Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21216
Phone: 443-984-1418
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Opened 2006
Enrollment: 160
Grades: 6-9
Status: Open
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Description:
Academic classes at ConneXions are project-based and strongly oriented towards deep understanding rather than superficial coverage.
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Coppin Academy
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2500 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 27217
Phone: 410-951-2600
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 200
Grades: 9-10
Status: Open
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Description:
Personal Education Plans that guide each student, located on Coppin Univ. campus.
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Crossroads Middle School
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802 S. Caroline St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: 410-685-0295
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 150
Grades: 6-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Uses Expeditionary Learning which is designed around long-term, in-depth investigations of a topic that engage students through authentic projects, fieldwork and service learning.
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Dr. Rayner Browne Elementary
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1000 N. Montford Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21213
Phone: 410-396-9239
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 254
Grades: PreK-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Direct instruction teaching model that involves a highly structured day.
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Empowerment Academy
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851 Braddish Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21216
Phone: 443-984-2381
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 216
Grades: PreK-7
Status: Open
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Description:
Integrates arts into curriculum. Classes in visual arts, drama, music and dance.
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Excel Academy
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6251 Ammendale Rd.
Beltsville, MD 20770
Phone: 240-264-8190
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Opened 2006
Enrollment: 210
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
College preparatory curriculum to use the internationally recognized and approved Calvert Curriculum from the Calvert School in Baltimore
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Green School of Baltimore
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335 W. 27th St.
Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: 410-436-2152
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Opened 2006
Enrollment: 60
Grades: K-2
Status: Open
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Description:
Integrates project based learning with a Focus on environmental education.
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Hampstead Hill Elementary
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500 S. Linwood Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 410-396-9146
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 519
Grades: PreK-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Targets at-risk students. Direct Instruction and Core Knowledge curriculum.
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Imagine Discovery Public Charter School
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1726 Whitehead Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21207
Phone: 410-887-3338
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 555
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
Provides strong traditional curriculum that promotes intellectual discipline and creative thought.
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Imagine Foundations Public Charter School
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4605 Brown Station Rd.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 301-952-8707
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 285
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
Rigorous, content-rich curriculum. Character development.
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Imagine Lincoln Public Charter School
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3120 Branch Ave.
Marlow Heights, MD 20748
Phone: 301-505-6020
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 396
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
Rigorous, content-rich curriculum. Character development.
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Independence School Local 1
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1250 W 36th St.
Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: 410-467-1090
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 112
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Will serve struggling high school students and focuses on projects and internships.
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Inner Harbor East Academy for Young Scholars
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200 N. Central Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-537-5890
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 184
Grades: K-3
Status: Open
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Description:
Offers a wraparound program which emphasizes family and community involvement as well as a focus on Afro-centric issues.
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KIPP Harmony Academy
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2810 Shirley Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: 410-367-0807
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 125
Grades: K
Status: Open
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RESOURCES
Maryland State Department of Education
Office of School Innovation, 200 W. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
Phone: 410-767-3677
Email: charterschools@msde.state.md.us
Maryland Charter School Network
4639 Falls Road
Baltimore, 21209
Phone: 800-689-3795
Fax: 800-689-3795
Contact: Deirdre Marlowe, Acting Director
Email: info@mdcharternetwork.org
The only statewide organization serving the Maryland charter school community, MCSN provides information and assistance to all stakeholders of public education, including families, educators, policy makers, authorizers, community leaders, businesses, and the media. MCSN nurtures potential charter school founders with resources and ideas, connecting them to other charter school educators across the state and around the country.
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