- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Kenwood High
Federal NCES profile for Kenwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000412
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenwood High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #17 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenwood High has class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood High ranks #17 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Kenwood High held near 1,963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 115.0 → 129.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 240012000412 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,900 enr · 16.5:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Kenwood High held near 1,963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 115.0 → 129.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Kenwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- This school
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- Parkville High
Parkville High
1,877 students
What this shows Kenwood High reports 1,900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenwood High compares
Kenwood 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 16% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,900 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,900
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Maryland - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.7%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Kenwood High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,877
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Baltimore
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dundalk High
Standard public school
2,087 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Perry Hall High
Standard public school
2,012 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High
Standard public school
1,922 students 17:1 students per teacher
Parkville High
Standard public school
1,877 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Catonsville High
Standard public school
1,735 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
Vocational / career-technical school
1,714 students 16.5:1 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 (~1,900 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kenwood High
How many students attend Kenwood High?
Kenwood High has 1,900 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,908 (2022-23) → 1,963 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood High is 16.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenwood High?
56.8% of students at Kenwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenwood High?
The largest demographic group at Kenwood High is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenwood High?
Kenwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kenwood High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood High ranks #17 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Kenwood High, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.