Enrollment
347
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hagerstown, MD
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240066001674
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barbara Ingram School for the Arts compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is a mid-sized high school in Hagerstown, Maryland, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 347 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Washington County Public Schools spends $15,838 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hagerstown's high schools, it stands alongside South Hagerstown High (1,690 students): Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 19.4:1).
Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students) and North Hagerstown High (1,583 students) alongside Barbara Ingram School for the Arts.
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 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts compares
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 53% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Maryland - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 69.0%
African American 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Public Schools, which includes Barbara Ingram School for the Arts.
$15,838
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 53.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Ingram School for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Hagerstown
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Hagerstown High
Standard public school
1,690 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
North Hagerstown High
Standard public school
1,583 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
548 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Washington County Job Development Center
Special-education school
38 students 6.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~347 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
How many students attend Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hagerstown, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is 15.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?
23.1% of students at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts rank among high schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Hagerstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hagerstown on the city page.
Is Barbara Ingram School for the Arts a good school?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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