- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Joppa, MD
Joppatowne High
Federal NCES profile for Joppatowne High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240039000705
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joppatowne High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Joppa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Joppatowne High has class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joppatowne High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Joppa, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Joppatowne High grew from 833 students in 2022-23 to 900 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 54.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 240039000705 · Joppa, MD High · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 16:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Joppatowne High grew from 833 students in 2022-23 to 900 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 54.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Joppatowne High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school
Joppatowne High
882 students
What this shows Joppatowne High reports 882 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joppatowne High compares
Joppatowne High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 37% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Maryland - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.0%
White 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Joppatowne High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joppatowne High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joppatowne High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~882 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Joppatowne High
How many students attend Joppatowne High?
Joppatowne High has 882 students enrolled. It is a high school in Joppa, MD. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 900 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joppatowne High?
The student-teacher ratio at Joppatowne High is 16:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joppatowne High?
67.2% of students at Joppatowne High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joppatowne High?
The largest demographic group at Joppatowne High is African American at 52.0% of enrollment, in Joppa, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joppatowne High?
Joppatowne High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Joppatowne High rank among public schools in Joppa?
By Resource Investment Index, Joppatowne High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Joppa, 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 Joppa on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Joppatowne High, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.