- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glen Burnie, MD
Glen Burnie High
Federal NCES profile for Glen Burnie High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006000075
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Burnie High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #8 of 21
- public schools in Glen Burnie · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Burnie High has class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Burnie High ranks #8 of 21 public schools in Glen Burnie, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Glen Burnie High held near 2,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+67 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 133.6 → 138.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+67 students YoY 240006000075 · Glen Burnie, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,226 enr · 16.7:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North County High (2,161 students)
Glen Burnie High held near 2,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+67 headcount). Teacher FTE added 133.6 → 138.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Glen Burnie High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- Crofton High S
Crofton High School
1,906 students
What this shows Glen Burnie High reports 2,226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Burnie High compares
Glen Burnie 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,226 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,226
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Maryland - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 234 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
White 29.4%
African American 29.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Glen Burnie High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Burnie High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North County High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crofton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Burnie High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Glen Burnie
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 (~2,226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Burnie High
How many students attend Glen Burnie High?
Glen Burnie High has 2,226 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glen Burnie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,324 (2022-23) → 2,391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+67).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Burnie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Burnie High is 16.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Burnie High?
55.6% of students at Glen Burnie High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Burnie High?
The largest demographic group at Glen Burnie High is Hispanic or Latino at 31.3% of enrollment, in Glen Burnie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Burnie High?
Glen Burnie High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glen Burnie High rank among public schools in Glen Burnie?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Burnie High ranks #8 of 21 public schools in Glen Burnie, 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 Glen Burnie on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Glen Burnie High, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates North County High (2,161 students), Broadneck High (2,143 students), and Annapolis High (2,075 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.