- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240027000597
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Indian Head · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Henry E. Lackey High School held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.8 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 240027000597 · Indian Head, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,033 enr · 15:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Henry E. Lackey High School held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.8 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Henry E. Lackey High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- This school
Henry E. Lackey High School
1,033 students
What this shows Henry E. Lackey High School reports 1,033 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry E. Lackey High School compares
Henry E. Lackey High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,617
- 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
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 (~1,033 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,042 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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 28/100 (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 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.
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.