Enrollment
1,033
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Indian Head, MD
Henry E. Lackey High School
Federal NCES profile for Henry E. Lackey High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240027000597
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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
Henry E. Lackey High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Indian Head · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry E. Lackey High School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry E. Lackey High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Indian Head, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry E. Lackey High School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry E. Lackey High School
Henry E. Lackey High School is a large high school in Indian Head, Maryland, enrolling 1,033 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.7% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,033 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #168, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (22%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 517 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students) and St. Charles High School (1,617 students) alongside Henry E. Lackey High School.
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 Henry E. Lackey High School compares
Henry E. Lackey High School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,033
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.0%
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
$16,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
African American 56.0%
White 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Henry E. Lackey High School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charles County Public Schools, which includes Henry E. Lackey High School.
$16,671
Per student
-18%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.3%
Federal 10.7%
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 Henry E. Lackey High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry E. Lackey High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,033 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henry E. Lackey High School
How many students attend Henry E. Lackey High School?
Henry E. Lackey High School has 1,033 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indian Head, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry E. Lackey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry E. Lackey High School is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry E. Lackey High School?
42.7% of students at Henry E. Lackey High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry E. Lackey High School?
The largest demographic group at Henry E. Lackey High School is African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Indian Head, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry E. Lackey High School?
Henry E. Lackey High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does Henry E. Lackey High School rank among public schools in Indian Head?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry E. Lackey High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Indian Head, 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 Indian Head on the city page.
Is Henry E. Lackey High School a good school?
Henry E. Lackey High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Henry E. Lackey High School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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