- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Forest Park High
Federal NCES profile for Forest Park High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009000203
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Park High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Maryland schools.
- #33 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Park High has class sizes larger than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park High ranks #33 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Forest Park High grew from 826 students in 2022-23 to 892 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 240009000203 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,024 enr · 21.3:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Forest Park High grew from 826 students in 2022-23 to 892 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Forest Park High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school
Forest Park High
1,024 students
What this shows Forest Park High reports 1,024 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Park High compares
Forest Park High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 47% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 98% in Maryland - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
64.7%
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
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Forest Park High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Park High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Park High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
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 (~1,024 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Park High
How many students attend Forest Park High?
Forest Park High has 1,024 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 892 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park High is 21.3:1, which is 47% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Park High?
71.8% of students at Forest Park High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Park High?
The largest demographic group at Forest Park High is African American at 78.4% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Park High?
Forest Park High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Forest Park High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park High ranks #33 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.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Forest Park High, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.