Enrollment
822
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Havre De Grace, MD
Havre De Grace High
Federal NCES profile for Havre De Grace High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240039000697
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Havre De Grace High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 822
- students enrolled
Havre De Grace High has class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Havre De Grace High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Havre De Grace High
Havre De Grace High is a mid-sized high school in Havre De Grace, Maryland, enrolling 822 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 822 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #231, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 822 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Harford County Public Schools spends $15,192 per pupil, 26% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students) and Aberdeen High (1,396 students) alongside Havre De Grace 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 Havre De Grace High compares
Havre De Grace 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Maryland - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$15,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 822 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
White 54.9%
African American 22.7%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Havre De Grace High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harford County Public Schools, which includes Havre De Grace High.
$15,192
Per student
-26%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 Havre De Grace High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Havre De Grace High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~822 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Havre De Grace High
How many students attend Havre De Grace High?
Havre De Grace High has 822 students enrolled. It is a high school in Havre De Grace, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Havre De Grace High?
The student-teacher ratio at Havre De Grace High is 16.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Havre De Grace High?
37.2% of students at Havre De Grace High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Havre De Grace High?
The largest demographic group at Havre De Grace High is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Havre De Grace, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Havre De Grace High?
Havre De Grace High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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).
Is Havre De Grace High a good school?
Havre De Grace High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Havre De Grace High, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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