- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glen Burnie, MD
North County High
Federal NCES profile for North County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006090441
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North County High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 21
- public schools in Glen Burnie · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North County High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North County High ranks #3 of 21 public schools in Glen Burnie, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006090441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
North County High held near 2,507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 144.1 → 144.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 240006090441 · Glen Burnie, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,161 enr · 15:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
North County High held near 2,507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE held 144.1 → 144.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- This school
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- Crofton High S
Crofton High School
1,906 students
What this shows North County High reports 2,161 students on the CCD universe file.
How North County High compares
North County 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 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 16% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,161 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,161
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 277 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
African American 27.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, North County High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 North County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 |
| Meade 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 North County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Glen Burnie
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 (~2,161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about North County High
How many students attend North County High?
North County High has 2,161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glen Burnie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,451 (2022-23) → 2,507 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North County High?
The student-teacher ratio at North County High is 15:1, which is 3% 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 North County High?
56.6% of students at North County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North County High?
The largest demographic group at North County High is White at 32.3% of enrollment, in Glen Burnie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North County High?
North County High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 North County High rank among public schools in Glen Burnie?
By Resource Investment Index, North County High ranks #3 of 21 public schools in Glen Burnie, 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 Glen Burnie on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides North County High, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), Broadneck High (2,143 students), and Annapolis High (2,075 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.