- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksburg, MD
Clarksburg High
Federal NCES profile for Clarksburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048001541
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksburg High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Clarksburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarksburg High has class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksburg High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Clarksburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Clarksburg High held near 2,214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 130.8 → 136.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 240048001541 · Clarksburg, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,241 enr · 17.2:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Clarksburg High held near 2,214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 130.8 → 136.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Clarksburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school
Clarksburg High
2,241 students
What this shows Clarksburg High reports 2,241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarksburg High compares
Clarksburg 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 26% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,241 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,241
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Maryland - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$19,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.5 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Asian 25.6%
White 13.8%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 28.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Clarksburg High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarksburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarksburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clarksburg High
How many students attend Clarksburg High?
Clarksburg High has 2,241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,251 (2022-23) → 2,214 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksburg High is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarksburg High?
36.4% of students at Clarksburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksburg High?
The largest demographic group at Clarksburg High is African American at 28.0% of enrollment, in Clarksburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksburg High?
Clarksburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Clarksburg High rank among public schools in Clarksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksburg High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Clarksburg High, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.