- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cumberland, MD
Fort Hill High
Federal NCES profile for Fort Hill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240003000015
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Hill High earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Hill High has class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Hill High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Cumberland, MD.
School address
District: Allegany County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240003000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Fort Hill High held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 240003000015 · Cumberland, MD High · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 16:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (743 students)
Fort Hill High held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Fort Hill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
743 students
- Allegany High
Allegany High
719 students
- This school
Fort Hill High
655 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
577 students
- Braddock Middl
Braddock Middle
536 students
- South Penn Ele
South Penn Elementary
491 students
What this shows Fort Hill High reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Hill High compares
Fort Hill 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 14% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Maryland - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$18,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 655 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Fort Hill High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Allegany County Public Schools reports $18,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Hill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allegany High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Braddock Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Penn Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Hill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Cumberland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Hill High
How many students attend Fort Hill High?
Fort Hill High has 655 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cumberland, MD. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Hill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Hill High is 16:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Hill High?
55.8% of students at Fort Hill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Hill High?
The largest demographic group at Fort Hill High is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Cumberland, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Hill High?
Fort Hill High has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Fort Hill High rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Hill High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Cumberland, 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 Cumberland on the city page.
What other schools are in Allegany County Public Schools?
Besides Fort Hill High, Allegany County Public Schools also operates Mountain Ridge High School (743 students), Allegany High (719 students), and Washington Middle (577 students). See the Allegany County Public Schools district page for the complete list.