- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bladensburg, MD
Bladensburg High
Federal NCES profile for Bladensburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051000987
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bladensburg High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bladensburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bladensburg High has class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bladensburg High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bladensburg, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Bladensburg High held near 2,095 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-69 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 131.0 → 126.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-69 students YoY 240051000987 · Bladensburg, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,114 enr · 16.1:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Bladensburg High held near 2,095 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-69 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 131.0 → 126.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bladensburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school
Bladensburg High
2,114 students
What this shows Bladensburg High reports 2,114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bladensburg High compares
Bladensburg 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 54% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,114 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,114
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in Maryland - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%
African American 18.1%
Asian 3.0%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Bladensburg High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bladensburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bladensburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Bladensburg
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 (~2,114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bladensburg High
How many students attend Bladensburg High?
Bladensburg High has 2,114 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bladensburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,164 (2022-23) → 2,095 (2023-24), nearly flat (-69).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bladensburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bladensburg High is 16.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bladensburg High?
75.3% of students at Bladensburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bladensburg High?
The largest demographic group at Bladensburg High is Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment, in Bladensburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bladensburg High?
Bladensburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bladensburg High rank among public schools in Bladensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bladensburg High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bladensburg, 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 Bladensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Bladensburg High, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.