Enrollment
1,090
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Landover, MD
Fairmont Heights High
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Heights High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001029
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Heights High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Landover · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont Heights High has class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Heights High ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Landover, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairmont Heights High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairmont Heights High
Fairmont Heights High is a high-poverty, large high school in Landover, Maryland, enrolling 1,090 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.4% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,090 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Fairmont Heights 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 Fairmont Heights High compares
Fairmont Heights 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 56% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,090
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Maryland - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Asian 1.1%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Fairmont Heights High is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Fairmont Heights High.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 Fairmont Heights High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont Heights High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~1,090 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Heights High
How many students attend Fairmont Heights High?
Fairmont Heights High has 1,090 students enrolled. It is a high school in Landover, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Heights High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Heights High is 17.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmont Heights High?
76.4% of students at Fairmont Heights High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont Heights High?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont Heights High is African American at 55.9% of enrollment, in Landover, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Heights High?
Fairmont Heights High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Fairmont Heights High rank among public schools in Landover?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Heights High ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Landover, 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 Landover on the city page.
Is Fairmont Heights High a good school?
Fairmont Heights High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Fairmont Heights 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.
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