- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gambrills, MD
Arundel High
Federal NCES profile for Arundel High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006000040
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arundel High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gambrills · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Arundel High has class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arundel High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gambrills, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Arundel High held near 1,646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.4 → 92.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 240006000040 · Gambrills, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,778 enr · 19.1:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Arundel High held near 1,646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.4 → 92.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Arundel High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school
Arundel High
1,778 students
What this shows Arundel High reports 1,778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arundel High compares
Arundel High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 54% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,778 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,778
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Maryland - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.4%
African American 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Arundel High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arundel High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North County High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arundel High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Gambrills
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arundel High
How many students attend Arundel High?
Arundel High has 1,778 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gambrills, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,617 (2022-23) → 1,646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arundel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arundel High is 19.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arundel High?
22.3% of students at Arundel High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arundel High?
The largest demographic group at Arundel High is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Gambrills, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arundel High?
Arundel High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arundel High rank among public schools in Gambrills?
By Resource Investment Index, Arundel High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gambrills, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Arundel High, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.