- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Digital Harbor High School
Federal NCES profile for Digital Harbor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009001313
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Digital Harbor High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools.
- #14 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Digital Harbor High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Digital Harbor High School ranks #14 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+131 students YoY
Digital Harbor High School grew from 1,591 students in 2022-23 to 1,722 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+131 students YoY 240009001313 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,359 enr · 17.6:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Digital Harbor High School grew from 1,591 students in 2022-23 to 1,722 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Digital Harbor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school
Digital Harbor High School
1,359 students
What this shows Digital Harbor High School reports 1,359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Digital Harbor High School compares
Digital Harbor High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 42% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,359
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Maryland - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
White 6.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Digital Harbor High School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Digital Harbor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Digital Harbor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Baltimore
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dundalk High
Standard public school
2,087 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Perry Hall High
Standard public school
2,012 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High
Standard public school
1,922 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,900 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Parkville High
Standard public school
1,877 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Catonsville High
Standard public school
1,735 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Digital Harbor High School
How many students attend Digital Harbor High School?
Digital Harbor High School has 1,359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,591 (2022-23) → 1,722 (2023-24), up 131.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Digital Harbor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Digital Harbor High School is 17.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Digital Harbor High School?
69.5% of students at Digital Harbor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Digital Harbor High School?
The largest demographic group at Digital Harbor High School is African American at 54.3% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Digital Harbor High School?
Digital Harbor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Digital Harbor High School rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Digital Harbor High School ranks #14 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Digital Harbor High School, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.