Enrollment
1,330
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Eastern Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000379
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Technical High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools.
- #10 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Technical High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Technical High School ranks #10 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern Technical High School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern Technical High School
Eastern Technical High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 1,330 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Maryland schools and 35% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.9% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,330 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Asian (28%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Baltimore's high schools, it stands alongside Dundalk High (2,087 students): Eastern Technical High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 15.5:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Eastern Technical High School.
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 Eastern Technical High School compares
Eastern Technical High School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 61% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,330 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,330
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% 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
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 45.2%
Asian 27.9%
African American 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Eastern Technical High School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Eastern Technical High School.
$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 Eastern Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Baltimore
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dundalk High
Standard public school
2,087 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~1,330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eastern Technical High School
How many students attend Eastern Technical High School?
Eastern Technical High School has 1,330 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Technical High School is 19.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Technical High School?
18.9% of students at Eastern Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Technical High School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Technical High School?
Eastern Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastern Technical High School rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Technical High School ranks #10 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 Eastern Technical High School a good school?
Eastern Technical High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. 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 Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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