- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thurmont, MD
Catoctin High
Federal NCES profile for Catoctin 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 240033000629
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catoctin High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Thurmont · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Catoctin High has class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catoctin High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Thurmont, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Catoctin High held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 240033000629 · Thurmont, MD High · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 19.6:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Catoctin High held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Catoctin 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 823
Catoctin High
823 students
What this shows Catoctin High reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catoctin High compares
Catoctin 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 37% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 96% in Maryland - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Catoctin High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Catoctin 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catoctin 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 (~823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catoctin High
How many students attend Catoctin High?
Catoctin High has 823 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thurmont, MD. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catoctin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Catoctin High is 19.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Catoctin High?
31.0% of students at Catoctin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catoctin High?
The largest demographic group at Catoctin High is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Thurmont, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catoctin High?
Catoctin 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 Catoctin High rank among public schools in Thurmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Catoctin High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Thurmont, 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 Thurmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Catoctin 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.