Enrollment
1,960
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Silver Spring, MD
James Hubert Blake High
Federal NCES profile for James Hubert Blake High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048001044
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Hubert Blake High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James Hubert Blake High has class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Hubert Blake High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Hubert Blake High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Hubert Blake High
James Hubert Blake High is a higher-need, large high school in Silver Spring, Maryland, enrolling 1,960 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Maryland schools and 32% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.5% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,960 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Silver Spring's high schools, it stands alongside Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students): James Hubert Blake High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 17:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside James Hubert Blake 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 James Hubert Blake High compares
James Hubert Blake 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 7% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,960 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,960
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Maryland - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$18,101
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
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
African American 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
White 10.7%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, James Hubert Blake High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes James Hubert Blake High.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 James Hubert Blake High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Hubert Blake High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Silver Spring
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Montgomery Blair High
Standard public school
3,266 students 17:1 students per teacher
Wheaton High
Standard public school
2,794 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy High
Standard public school
1,880 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Springbrook High
Standard public school
1,838 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Northwood High
Standard public school
1,654 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,960 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James Hubert Blake High
How many students attend James Hubert Blake High?
James Hubert Blake High has 1,960 students enrolled. It is a high school in Silver Spring, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Hubert Blake High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Hubert Blake High is 19.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Hubert Blake High?
52.5% of students at James Hubert Blake High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Hubert Blake High?
The largest demographic group at James Hubert Blake High is African American at 39.0% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Hubert Blake High?
James Hubert Blake High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 James Hubert Blake High rank among high schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, James Hubert Blake High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Silver Spring, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Silver Spring on the city page.
Is James Hubert Blake High a good school?
James Hubert Blake High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides James Hubert Blake High, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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