Enrollment
2,143
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Annapolis, MD
Broadneck High
Federal NCES profile for Broadneck High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006001402
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broadneck High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #14 of 18
- public schools in Annapolis · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Broadneck High has class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broadneck High ranks #14 of 18 public schools in Annapolis, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broadneck High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broadneck High
Broadneck High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Annapolis, Maryland, enrolling 2,143 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 86% of Maryland schools and 21% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,143 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Annapolis's high schools, it stands alongside Annapolis High (2,075 students): Broadneck High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 14:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Broadneck 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 Broadneck High compares
Broadneck 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 66% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,143 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,143
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Maryland - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Broadneck High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Broadneck 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 Broadneck High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North County High | Similar size | Higher 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 |
| Crofton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broadneck 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
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Annapolis
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 (~2,143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Broadneck High
How many students attend Broadneck High?
Broadneck High has 2,143 students enrolled. It is a high school in Annapolis, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadneck High?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadneck High is 17.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broadneck High?
16.8% of students at Broadneck High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broadneck High?
The largest demographic group at Broadneck High is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Annapolis, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broadneck High?
Broadneck High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Broadneck High rank among public schools in Annapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Broadneck High ranks #14 of 18 public schools in Annapolis, 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 Annapolis on the city page.
Is Broadneck High a good school?
Broadneck High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Broadneck High, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Annapolis High (2,075 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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