- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ellicott City, MD
Mount Hebron High
Federal NCES profile for Mount Hebron 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 240042000743
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Hebron High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Ellicott City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Hebron High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Hebron High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Ellicott City, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Mount Hebron High shrank from 1,621 students in 2022-23 to 1,518 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 106.4 → 102.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-103 students YoY 240042000743 · Ellicott City, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,455 enr · 13.7:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Mount Hebron High shrank from 1,621 students in 2022-23 to 1,518 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 106.4 → 102.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Mount Hebron High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- This school
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- Oakland Mills
Oakland Mills High
1,413 students
What this shows Mount Hebron High reports 1,455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Hebron High compares
Mount Hebron High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 65% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,455
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Maryland - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
Asian 34.9%
African American 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Mount Hebron High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Hebron High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Mills High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Hebron High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Ellicott City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Hebron High
How many students attend Mount Hebron High?
Mount Hebron High has 1,455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ellicott City, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,621 (2022-23) → 1,518 (2023-24), down 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Hebron High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Hebron High is 13.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Mount Hebron High?
17.1% of students at Mount Hebron High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Hebron High?
The largest demographic group at Mount Hebron High is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Ellicott City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Hebron High?
Mount Hebron High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Mount Hebron High rank among high schools in Ellicott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Hebron High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Mount Hebron High, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.