Baltimore City Schools has the highest rate of chronic absenteeism in Maryland

Chronic absenteeism in dropped significantly during the 2020 school year but rose past pre-pandemic levels in 2021.

This line chart contrasts chronic absenteeism rates in Baltimore City against Baltimore County, Prince George's County and others. Baltimore City is noticeably higher than all others. Baltimore City Schools has the highest rate of chronic absenteeism in Maryland.

Note: Chronically absent students miss more than 10% of schools days during a school year.

Chart: Ryan Little Source: Maryland State Department of Education