
Welcome to Hampstead Hill Academy
Hampstead Hill Academy is a PreK through 8th grade Baltimore City public charter school. Our school is ranked Number 1 in City Schools in elementary and middle school grades. HHA’s elementary grades are ranked in the 94th percentile in the State of Maryland, and our middle grades are ranked in the 98th percentile in the State of Maryland. For the 2025 school year, Hampstead Hill Academy received a 5-star rating on the Report Card from the Maryland State Department of Education click here. Read More Here.

from the Desk of principal hornbeck
May, 2026
What a great year to be at HHA! Life is humming along. We’ve truly enjoyed the Newstead Gym. From PE everyday with Coach Edwards to the Some Special and Me dance last Friday to the incredible success of B3 this year, our new space has made a huge difference. The generosity of our community was truly shining at this year’s B3 (Bingo, Bidding & Bites) event, where Jodi Naaz, Katie Stewart, and their phenomenal team outdid themselves once again, raising nearly $50,000 in one incredible starry night! The space theme was a hit with lots of astronauts and many planets represented. The food, from a couple dozen local restaurants, was delicious and plentiful, and the good vibes made it the place to be. When we combine this success with our fall BeeFit event, the HHA PTO has raised more than $80,000 this year. This money helps to fund our incoming playground, common school supplies for every student for the whole year, field trips, the staff wellness committee, the winter classroom wish list fulfillment and many other things. Thank you for taking this journey with us!
Warmly,
Principal Hornbeck

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