Enrollment
2,087
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000377
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
135.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dundalk High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dundalk High
Dundalk High is a higher-need, large high school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 2,087 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.5% 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 98% of state schools at 2,087 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baltimore's high schools, it stands alongside Perry Hall High (2,012 students): Dundalk High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 16.6:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Perry Hall High (2,012 students) and Woodlawn High (1,922 students) alongside Dundalk 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 Dundalk High compares
Dundalk 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Dundalk High.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~2,087 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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 52/100 (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 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.
Is Dundalk High a good school?
Dundalk High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 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.
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