Enrollment
3,012
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001059
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
163.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Point High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Point High
High Point High is a higher-need, large high school in Beltsville, Maryland, enrolling 3,012 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Maryland schools and 28% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,012 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) and Parkdale High (2,588 students) alongside High Point 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 High Point High compares
High Point 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes High Point High.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~3,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is High Point High a good school?
High Point High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. 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 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.
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