- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Dundalk High
Federal NCES profile for Dundalk High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000377
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dundalk High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #14 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dundalk High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dundalk High ranks #14 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Dundalk High held near 2,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 135.3 → 136.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 240012000377 · Baltimore, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,087 enr · 15.5:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Hall High (2,012 students)
Dundalk High held near 2,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 135.3 → 136.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Dundalk High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- Parkville High
Parkville High
1,877 students
What this shows Dundalk High reports 2,087 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dundalk High compares
Dundalk 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 15% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,087 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,087
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Maryland - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 246 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 24.3%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Dundalk High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dundalk High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hall High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dundalk High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,877
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Baltimore
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
Vocational / career-technical school
1,714 students 16.5:1 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 (~2,087 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dundalk High
How many students attend Dundalk High?
Dundalk High has 2,087 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,193 (2022-23) → 2,159 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dundalk High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dundalk High is 15.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dundalk High?
56.5% of students at Dundalk High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dundalk High?
The largest demographic group at Dundalk High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dundalk High?
Dundalk High 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 Dundalk High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Dundalk High 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 County Public Schools?
Besides Dundalk High, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Perry Hall High (2,012 students), Woodlawn High (1,922 students), and Kenwood High (1,900 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.