Enrollment
1,313
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Lansdowne High
Federal NCES profile for Lansdowne High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000416
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lansdowne High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #23 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lansdowne High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lansdowne High ranks #23 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lansdowne High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lansdowne High
Lansdowne High is a higher-need, large high school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 1,313 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.8% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,313 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baltimore's high schools, it stands alongside Dundalk High (2,087 students): Lansdowne High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 15.5:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Lansdowne High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lansdowne High compares
Lansdowne High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 10% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,313 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,313
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Maryland - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
White 30.6%
African American 23.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Lansdowne High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Lansdowne High.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lansdowne High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lansdowne High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,900 students 16.5:1 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,313 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lansdowne High
How many students attend Lansdowne High?
Lansdowne High has 1,313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lansdowne High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lansdowne High is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lansdowne High?
53.8% of students at Lansdowne High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lansdowne High?
The largest demographic group at Lansdowne High is Hispanic or Latino at 34.1% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lansdowne High?
Lansdowne High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lansdowne High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Lansdowne High ranks #23 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.
Is Lansdowne High a good school?
Lansdowne High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Lansdowne 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.
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