- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bel Air, MD
C. Milton Wright High
Federal NCES profile for C. Milton Wright High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240039001380
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. Milton Wright High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Bel Air · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
C. Milton Wright High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. Milton Wright High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Bel Air, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039001380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
C. Milton Wright High held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.3 → 80.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 240039001380 · Bel Air, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,291 enr · 15.4:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
C. Milton Wright High held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.3 → 80.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
C. Milton Wright 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
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- This school
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 C. Milton Wright High reports 1,291 students on the CCD universe file.
How C. Milton Wright High compares
C. Milton Wright 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 58% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,291
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Maryland - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, C. Milton Wright High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 C. Milton Wright 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southampton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. Milton Wright 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
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 (~1,291 students)
Frequently asked questions about C. Milton Wright High
How many students attend C. Milton Wright High?
C. Milton Wright High has 1,291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bel Air, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,266 (2022-23) → 1,302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. Milton Wright High?
The student-teacher ratio at C. Milton Wright High is 15.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C. Milton Wright High?
20.5% of students at C. Milton Wright High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. Milton Wright High?
The largest demographic group at C. Milton Wright High is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Bel Air, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. Milton Wright High?
C. Milton Wright High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 C. Milton Wright High rank among high schools in Bel Air?
By Resource Investment Index, C. Milton Wright High ranks #2 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 C. Milton Wright High, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.