- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048001044
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
James Hubert Blake High held near 1,809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.2 → 108.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 240048001044 · Silver Spring, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,960 enr · 19.2:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
James Hubert Blake High held near 1,809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.2 → 108.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
James Hubert Blake High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school
James Hubert Blake High
1,960 students
What this shows James Hubert Blake High reports 1,960 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Hubert Blake High compares
James Hubert Blake 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,456
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
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.
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
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,016
- 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
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 (~1,960 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,784 (2022-23) → 1,809 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.