Enrollment
1,778
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006000040
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arundel High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arundel High
Arundel High is a large high school in Gambrills, Maryland, enrolling 1,778 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 94% of Maryland schools and 32% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,778 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Gambrills's high schools, it stands alongside Crofton High School (1,906 students): Arundel High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 19.9:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Arundel High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arundel High compares
Arundel High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Arundel High.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gambrills on the city page.
Is Arundel High a good school?
Arundel High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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