Enrollment
1,440
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Edgewood, MD
Edgewood High
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240039000690
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Edgewood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Edgewood, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood High
Edgewood High is a higher-need, large high school in Edgewood, Maryland, enrolling 1,440 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,440 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (26%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Harford County Public Schools spends $15,192 per pupil, 26% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Harford County Public Schools also operates Aberdeen High (1,396 students) and Bel Air High (1,341 students) alongside Edgewood 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 Edgewood High compares
Edgewood 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 17% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,440
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Maryland - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$15,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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
African American 46.7%
White 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Edgewood High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harford County Public Schools, which includes Edgewood High.
$15,192
Per student
-26%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
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 Edgewood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southampton Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood High
How many students attend Edgewood High?
Edgewood High has 1,440 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edgewood, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood High is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood High?
57.2% of students at Edgewood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood High?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood High is African American at 46.7% of enrollment, in Edgewood, 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 Edgewood High?
Edgewood High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Edgewood High rank among public schools in Edgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Edgewood, 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 Edgewood on the city page.
Is Edgewood High a good school?
Edgewood High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Edgewood High, Harford County Public Schools also operates Aberdeen High (1,396 students), Bel Air High (1,341 students), and C. Milton Wright High (1,291 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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