- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240060001356
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Leonardtown High held near 2,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.7 → 96.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 240060001356 · Leonardtown, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,118 enr · 23.5:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Mills High (1,697 students)
Leonardtown High held near 2,072 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.7 → 96.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Leonardtown High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Leonardtown High
2,118 students
- Great Mills Hi
Great Mills High
1,697 students
- Chopticon High
Chopticon High
1,526 students
- Leonardtown Mi
Leonardtown Middle
969 students
- Spring Ridge M
Spring Ridge Middle
913 students
- Margaret Brent
Margaret Brent Middle
878 students
What this shows Leonardtown High reports 2,118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonardtown High compares
Leonardtown 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for St. Mary's County Public Schools reports $17,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,526
- 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
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 (~2,118 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,039 (2022-23) → 2,072 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
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 32/100 (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 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.
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.