- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Prince Frederick, MD
Calvert High
Federal NCES profile for Calvert 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 240015000508
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calvert High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Prince Frederick · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Calvert High has class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calvert High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Prince Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Calvert County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240015000508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Calvert High held near 1,117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 66.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 240015000508 · Prince Frederick, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,080 enr · 16.1:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High (1,478 students)
Calvert High held near 1,117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 66.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Calvert High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High
1,478 students
- Huntingtown Hi
Huntingtown High School
1,311 students
- This school
Calvert High
1,080 students
- Patuxent High
Patuxent High
928 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
745 students
- Windy Hill Mid
Windy Hill Middle
669 students
What this shows Calvert High reports 1,080 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calvert High compares
Calvert 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 | 28.1% | ▼ 43% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
1,080
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
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.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$14,606
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
African American 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Calvert High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calvert County Public Schools reports $14,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calvert High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntingtown High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patuxent High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windy Hill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calvert High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Prince Frederick
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 (~1,080 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Calvert High
How many students attend Calvert High?
Calvert High has 1,080 students enrolled. It is a high school in Prince Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,141 (2022-23) → 1,117 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvert High?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvert 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 Calvert High?
28.1% of students at Calvert High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calvert High?
The largest demographic group at Calvert High is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Prince Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calvert High?
Calvert 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 Calvert High rank among public schools in Prince Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Calvert High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Prince Frederick, 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 Prince Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Besides Calvert High, Calvert County Public Schools also operates Northern High (1,478 students), Huntingtown High School (1,311 students), and Patuxent High (928 students). See the Calvert County Public Schools district page for the complete list.