- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stevensville, MD
Kent Island High School
Federal NCES profile for Kent Island High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240054001076
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent Island High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Stevensville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent Island High School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Island High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Stevensville, MD.
School address
District: Queen Anne's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240054001076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Kent Island High School held near 1,147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 240054001076 · Stevensville, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,153 enr · 15:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Queen Anne's County High School (1,145 students)
Kent Island High School held near 1,147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Kent Island High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kent Island High School
1,153 students
- Queen Anne's C
Queen Anne's County High School
1,145 students
- Centreville El
Centreville Elementary School
535 students
- Centreville Mi
Centreville Middle School
501 students
- Kennard Elemen
Kennard Elementary School
477 students
- Grasonville El
Grasonville Elementary School
472 students
What this shows Kent Island High School reports 1,153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent Island High School compares
Kent Island 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 50% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,153
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$17,540
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Kent Island High School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Queen Anne's County Public Schools reports $17,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kent Island High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne's County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centreville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centreville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grasonville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kent Island High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kent Island High School
How many students attend Kent Island High School?
Kent Island High School has 1,153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stevensville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,164 (2022-23) → 1,147 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Island High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Island High School is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent Island High School?
24.7% of students at Kent Island High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent Island High School?
The largest demographic group at Kent Island High School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Stevensville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent Island High School?
Kent Island High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kent Island High School rank among public schools in Stevensville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Island High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Stevensville, 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 Stevensville on the city page.
What other schools are in Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
Besides Kent Island High School, Queen Anne's County Public Schools also operates Queen Anne's County High School (1,145 students), Centreville Elementary School (535 students), and Centreville Middle School (501 students). See the Queen Anne's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.