- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
New Era Academy
Federal NCES profile for New Era Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009001559
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Era Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #12 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Era Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Era Academy ranks #12 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
287 on latest CCD 240009001559 · Baltimore, MD High · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 22.1:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Resource Investment Index #12 of 42 high schools in Baltimore. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
New Era Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school 287
New Era Academy
287 students
What this shows New Era Academy reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Era Academy compares
New Era Academy vs Maryland and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 29% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 52% 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.
Funding equity
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Era Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Era Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Era Academy
How many students attend New Era Academy?
New Era Academy has 287 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Era Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Era Academy is 22.1:1, which is 52% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Era Academy?
63.4% of students at New Era Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Era Academy?
New Era Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 New Era Academy rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, New Era Academy ranks #12 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 City Public Schools?
Besides New Era Academy, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.