- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
Hampstead Hill Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hampstead Hill Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240009000234Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampstead Hill Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools.
- #84 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampstead Hill Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampstead Hill Academy ranks #84 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Hampstead Hill Academy held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 240009000234 · Baltimore, MD Other · MID · CHARTER
933 enr · 20.3:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Hampstead Hill Academy held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Hampstead Hill Academy 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
Hampstead Hill Academy
933 students
What this shows Hampstead Hill Academy reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampstead Hill Academy compares
Hampstead Hill Academy 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 20% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 933 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Hampstead Hill Academy is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Hampstead Hill Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampstead Hill Academy'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 other schools in Baltimore
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,371 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lakeland Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,070 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,061 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Academy for College and Career Exploration
Standard public school
967 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
The Belair-Edison School
Standard public school
911 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
910 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hampstead Hill Academy
How many students attend Hampstead Hill Academy?
Hampstead Hill Academy has 933 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 861 (2022-23) → 890 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampstead Hill Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampstead Hill Academy is 20.3:1, which is 40% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampstead Hill Academy?
39.3% of students at Hampstead Hill Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampstead Hill Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hampstead Hill Academy is White at 36.5% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampstead Hill Academy?
Hampstead Hill Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hampstead Hill Academy rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampstead Hill Academy ranks #84 of 177 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 schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Hampstead Hill Academy, 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.