Enrollment
910
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brunswick, MD
Brunswick High
Federal NCES profile for Brunswick High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033000627
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brunswick High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brunswick High has class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brunswick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brunswick High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brunswick High
Brunswick High is a mid-sized high school in Brunswick, Maryland, enrolling 910 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Maryland schools and 43% 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 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 910 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #153, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Brunswick 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 Brunswick High compares
Brunswick 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 54% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Brunswick High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Brunswick High.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 Brunswick High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brunswick High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~910 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brunswick High
How many students attend Brunswick High?
Brunswick High has 910 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brunswick, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brunswick High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brunswick High is 20.7:1, which is 43% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brunswick High?
22.6% of students at Brunswick High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brunswick High?
The largest demographic group at Brunswick High is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Brunswick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brunswick High?
Brunswick High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Brunswick High rank among public schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brunswick, 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 Brunswick on the city page.
Is Brunswick High a good school?
Brunswick High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. 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 Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Brunswick High, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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