- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bel Air, MD
Bel Air High
Federal NCES profile for Bel Air High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240039000683
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bel Air High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Bel Air · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bel Air High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Bel Air, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Bel Air High held near 1,419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 88.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-70 students YoY 240039000683 · Bel Air, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,341 enr · 14.7:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Bel Air High held near 1,419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 88.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bel Air High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- This school
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- Southampton Mi
Southampton Middle
1,192 students
What this shows Bel Air High reports 1,341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bel Air High compares
Bel Air 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 60% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,341 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,341
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Maryland - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Bel Air High is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bel Air High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southampton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bel Air High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Bel Air
3 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 (~1,341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bel Air High
How many students attend Bel Air High?
Bel Air High has 1,341 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bel Air, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,489 (2022-23) → 1,419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-70).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Air High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Air High is 14.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bel Air High?
19.4% of students at Bel Air High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bel Air High?
The largest demographic group at Bel Air High is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Bel Air, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bel Air High?
Bel Air High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bel Air High rank among high schools in Bel Air?
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Bel Air, 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 Bel Air on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Bel Air High, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and C. Milton Wright High (1,291 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.