- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owings Mills, MD
New Town High
Federal NCES profile for New Town High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012001547
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Town High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Owings Mills · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Town High has class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Town High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Owings Mills, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 240012001547 · Owings Mills, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,414 enr · 19.4:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Resource Investment Index #7 of 7 public schools in Owings Mills. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
New Town 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
New Town High
1,414 students
What this shows New Town High reports 1,414 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Town High compares
New Town High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 3% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,414 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,414
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Maryland - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 90.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
White 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, New Town High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes New Town High.
$18,666
Per student
0%
vs Maryland
Avg $18,753
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How New Town High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Town 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 Owings Mills
1 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 (~1,414 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Town High
How many students attend New Town High?
New Town High has 1,414 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owings Mills, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Town High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Town High is 19.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Town High?
47.4% of students at New Town High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Town High?
The largest demographic group at New Town High is African American at 90.5% of enrollment, in Owings Mills, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Town High?
New Town High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 New Town High rank among public schools in Owings Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, New Town High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Owings Mills, 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 Owings Mills on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides New Town 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.
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