- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Loch Raven High
Federal NCES profile for Loch Raven High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000420
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loch Raven High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #20 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Loch Raven High has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loch Raven High ranks #20 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Loch Raven High held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 240012000420 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 13:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Loch Raven High held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Loch Raven High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 780
Loch Raven High
780 students
What this shows Loch Raven High reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loch Raven High compares
Loch Raven 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 2% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maryland - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
White 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Loch Raven High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loch Raven 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 Loch Raven High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loch Raven High
How many students attend Loch Raven High?
Loch Raven High has 780 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loch Raven High?
The student-teacher ratio at Loch Raven High is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Loch Raven High?
49.9% of students at Loch Raven High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loch Raven High?
The largest demographic group at Loch Raven High is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loch Raven High?
Loch Raven High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Loch Raven High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Loch Raven High ranks #20 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.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Loch Raven 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.