Enrollment
2,291
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Upper Marlboro, MD
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001542
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High has class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High is a higher-need, large high school in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, enrolling 2,291 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Maryland schools and 21% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.6% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,291 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Upper Marlboro's high schools, it stands alongside Frederick Douglass High (1,183 students): Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 18.2:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High compares
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 5% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,291 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,291
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.5:1
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Upper Marlboro
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High
How many students attend Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High?
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High has 2,291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High is 17.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High?
51.6% of students at Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High is African American at 74.4% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High?
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High rank among high schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro on the city page.
Is Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High a good school?
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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