- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033000627
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Brunswick High held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 240033000627 · Brunswick, MD High · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 20.7:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Brunswick High held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Brunswick High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school
Brunswick High
910 students
What this shows Brunswick High reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brunswick High compares
Brunswick 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~910 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 879 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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 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 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.
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.