- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001542
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High held near 2,270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 131.0 → 122.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 240051001542 · Upper Marlboro, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,291 enr · 17.5:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High held near 2,270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 131.0 → 122.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High
2,291 students
What this shows Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High reports 2,291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High compares
Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$19,789
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
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.
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
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,291 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,257 (2022-23) → 2,270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.