- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ft Meade, MD
Meade High
Federal NCES profile for Meade High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006000099
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meade High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ft Meade · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meade High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meade High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ft Meade, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Meade High held near 2,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 135.4 → 139.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 240006000099 · Ft Meade, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,045 enr · 15.1:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Meade High held near 2,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 135.4 → 139.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Meade High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- This school
Meade High
2,045 students
- Crofton High S
Crofton High School
1,906 students
What this shows Meade High reports 2,045 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meade High compares
Meade 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 8% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,045 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,045
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Maryland - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
White 9.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Meade High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meade High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crofton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meade High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- 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 (~2,045 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meade High
How many students attend Meade High?
Meade High has 2,045 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ft Meade, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,330 (2022-23) → 2,349 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meade High?
The student-teacher ratio at Meade High is 15.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meade High?
52.7% of students at Meade High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meade High?
The largest demographic group at Meade High is African American at 47.3% of enrollment, in Ft Meade, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meade High?
Meade High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Meade High rank among public schools in Ft Meade?
By Resource Investment Index, Meade High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ft Meade, 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 Ft Meade on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Meade High, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.