- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntingtown, MD
Huntingtown High School
Federal NCES profile for Huntingtown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240015001342
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntingtown High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Huntingtown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntingtown High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntingtown High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Huntingtown, MD.
School address
District: Calvert County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240015001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Huntingtown High School held near 1,324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.2 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 240015001342 · Huntingtown, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,311 enr · 16.6:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High (1,478 students)
Huntingtown High School held near 1,324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.2 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Huntingtown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High
1,478 students
- This school
Huntingtown High School
1,311 students
- Calvert High
Calvert High
1,080 students
- Patuxent High
Patuxent High
928 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
745 students
- Windy Hill Mid
Windy Hill Middle
669 students
What this shows Huntingtown High School reports 1,311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntingtown High School compares
Huntingtown 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 74% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,311 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,311
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Maryland - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,606
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Huntingtown High School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calvert County Public Schools reports $14,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntingtown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calvert High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patuxent High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windy Hill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntingtown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Huntingtown High School
How many students attend Huntingtown High School?
Huntingtown High School has 1,311 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntingtown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,360 (2022-23) → 1,324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntingtown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntingtown High School is 16.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huntingtown High School?
12.6% of students at Huntingtown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntingtown High School?
The largest demographic group at Huntingtown High School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Huntingtown, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntingtown High School?
Huntingtown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Huntingtown High School rank among public schools in Huntingtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntingtown High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Huntingtown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Besides Huntingtown High School, Calvert County Public Schools also operates Northern High (1,478 students), Calvert High (1,080 students), and Patuxent High (928 students). See the Calvert County Public Schools district page for the complete list.