About Us

School

Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy is a public school located in Baltimore, MD, which is in a large city setting. The student population of Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy is 400 and the school serves PK-8. At Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy, 8% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 17% scored at or above that level for reading. The school’s minority student enrollment is 99%. The student-teacher ratio is 14, which is better than that of the district. The student population is made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. The school enrolls 84% economically disadvantaged students. There are 28 equivalent full-time teachers and 0 full-time school counselors.

Our Mission

To create a rigorous and safe learning environment that encourages and support high expectations through critical thinking, problem sloving, and personalized instruction.

Vision Statement

Our vision at SWAA is to prepare all students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens ready to meet future challenges. In partnership with families and the community, we aim to create relevant learning opportunities to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed in college and careers.