- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lanham, MD
Duval High
Federal NCES profile for Duval High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001023
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duval High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Lanham · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Duval High has class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duval High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lanham, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Duval High held near 2,484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 127.0 → 133.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 240051001023 · Lanham, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,522 enr · 19.9:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Duval High held near 2,484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 127.0 → 133.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Duval 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
Duval High
2,522 students
What this shows Duval High reports 2,522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duval High compares
Duval 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,522 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,522
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Maryland - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
Asian 3.5%
White 2.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Duval High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Duval High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duval 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
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 (~2,522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duval High
How many students attend Duval High?
Duval High has 2,522 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lanham, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,503 (2022-23) → 2,484 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duval High?
The student-teacher ratio at Duval High is 19.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duval High?
64.8% of students at Duval High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duval High?
The largest demographic group at Duval High is African American at 49.0% of enrollment, in Lanham, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duval High?
Duval High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Duval High rank among public schools in Lanham?
By Resource Investment Index, Duval High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lanham, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lanham on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Duval 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.