Enrollment
2,118
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Leonardtown, MD
Leonardtown High
Federal NCES profile for Leonardtown 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 240060001356
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonardtown High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Leonardtown · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonardtown High has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonardtown High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Leonardtown, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leonardtown High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leonardtown High
Leonardtown High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Leonardtown, Maryland, enrolling 2,118 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Maryland schools and 62% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,118 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding St. Mary's County Public Schools spends $16,038 per pupil, 22% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Great Mills High (1,697 students) and Chopticon High (1,526 students) alongside Leonardtown 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 Leonardtown High compares
Leonardtown 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 62% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 61% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,118 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,118
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$16,038
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 71.5%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Leonardtown High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Mary's County Public Schools, which includes Leonardtown High.
$16,038
Per student
-22%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 41.2%
Federal 13.6%
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 Leonardtown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Mills High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leonardtown Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret Brent Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonardtown High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leonardtown High
How many students attend Leonardtown High?
Leonardtown High has 2,118 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leonardtown, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonardtown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonardtown High is 23.5:1, which is 62% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leonardtown High?
19.1% of students at Leonardtown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonardtown High?
The largest demographic group at Leonardtown High is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Leonardtown, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonardtown High?
Leonardtown High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Leonardtown High rank among public schools in Leonardtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonardtown High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Leonardtown, 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 Leonardtown on the city page.
Is Leonardtown High a good school?
Leonardtown High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. 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 St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides Leonardtown High, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Great Mills High (1,697 students), Chopticon High (1,526 students), and Leonardtown Middle (969 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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