Childrens Home Diagnostic Center School is providing outstanding residential and community services to Maryland's young people and families.
Since 1863, the Home's mission has been to serve neglected, abused, or abandoned children by creating a safe home where they can feel secure, nurtured, and have a sense of belonging with vision and careful planning, The Children's Home launched the most ambitious endeavor in its history to transform the campus to meet the increasing need for residential services for young people who experience disruption in their lives.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Children's Home Diagnostic Center School?
The application deadline for Children's Home Diagnostic Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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