- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Plata, MD
La Plata High School
Federal NCES profile for La Plata High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240027000596
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Plata High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in La Plata · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
La Plata High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Plata High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in La Plata, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
La Plata High School held near 1,217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 240027000596 · La Plata, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,217 enr · 17.6:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
La Plata High School held near 1,217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
La Plata High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- This school
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- Maurice J. Mcd
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
1,163 students
What this shows La Plata High School reports 1,217 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Plata High School compares
La Plata 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 57% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,217 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,217
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Maryland - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$17,415
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
African American 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, La Plata High School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Plata High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maurice J. Mcdonough High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Plata High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about La Plata High School
How many students attend La Plata High School?
La Plata High School has 1,217 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Plata, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,222 (2022-23) → 1,217 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Plata High School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Plata High School is 17.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Plata High School?
21.2% of students at La Plata High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Plata High School?
The largest demographic group at La Plata High School is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in La Plata, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Plata High School?
La Plata High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 La Plata High School rank among public schools in La Plata?
By Resource Investment Index, La Plata High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in La Plata, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides La Plata High School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.