- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laurel, MD
Laurel High
Federal NCES profile for Laurel High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001092
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #6 of 19
- public schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel High has class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel High ranks #6 of 19 public schools in Laurel, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Laurel High held near 2,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 122.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 240051001092 · Laurel, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,129 enr · 17.7:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Laurel High held near 2,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 122.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Laurel High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school
Laurel High
2,129 students
What this shows Laurel High reports 2,129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel High compares
Laurel 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 27% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,129 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,129
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Maryland - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
African American 45.9%
White 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Laurel High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~2,129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel High
How many students attend Laurel High?
Laurel High has 2,129 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laurel, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,134 (2022-23) → 2,179 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel High is 17.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel High?
62.0% of students at Laurel High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel High?
The largest demographic group at Laurel High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Laurel, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel High?
Laurel High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Laurel High rank among public schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel High ranks #6 of 19 public schools in Laurel, 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 Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Laurel High, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.