- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Beltsville, MD
High Point High
Federal NCES profile for High Point High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001059
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Point High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Beltsville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
High Point High has class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Point High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Beltsville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
High Point High held near 2,960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 163.0 → 161.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 240051001059 · Beltsville, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
3,012 enr · 18.5:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students)
High Point High held near 2,960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 163.0 → 161.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
High Point High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- Duval High
Duval High
2,522 students
What this shows High Point High reports 3,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Point High compares
High Point 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 51% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,012 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,012
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Maryland - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
African American 12.8%
Asian 2.9%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, High Point High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High Point High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duval High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Point High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~3,012 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Point High
How many students attend High Point High?
High Point High has 3,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beltsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 3,003 (2022-23) → 2,960 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point High?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point High is 18.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Point High?
74.2% of students at High Point High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Point High?
The largest demographic group at High Point High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Beltsville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Point High?
High Point High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 High Point High rank among public schools in Beltsville?
By Resource Investment Index, High Point High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Beltsville, 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 Beltsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides High Point High, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), Parkdale High (2,588 students), and Bowie High (2,580 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.