Enrollment
1,471
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Milford Mill Academy
Federal NCES profile for Milford Mill Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000432
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milford Mill Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools.
- #31 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Milford Mill Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milford Mill Academy ranks #31 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milford Mill Academy compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milford Mill Academy
Milford Mill Academy is a higher-need, large high school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 1,471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,471 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #69.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Baltimore's high schools, it stands alongside Dundalk High (2,087 students): Milford Mill Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 15.5:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Milford Mill Academy.
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 Milford Mill Academy compares
Milford Mill Academy on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 4% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,471 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,471
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Maryland - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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
African American 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 2.4%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Milford Mill Academy is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Milford Mill Academy.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Milford Mill Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milford Mill Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~1,471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Milford Mill Academy
How many students attend Milford Mill Academy?
Milford Mill Academy has 1,471 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford Mill Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford Mill Academy is 16.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milford Mill Academy?
51.1% of students at Milford Mill Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milford Mill Academy?
The largest demographic group at Milford Mill Academy is African American at 84.2% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milford Mill Academy?
Milford Mill Academy 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 Milford Mill Academy rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Milford Mill Academy ranks #31 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.
Is Milford Mill Academy a good school?
Milford Mill Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools. 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 Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Milford Mill Academy, 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.
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