- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North East, MD
North East High
Federal NCES profile for North East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240024000575
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North East High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in North East · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North East High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North East High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in North East, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
North East High held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.7 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 240024000575 · North East, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,057 enr · 14.7:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
North East High held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.7 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North East High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rising Sun Hig
Rising Sun High
1,074 students
- This school
North East High
1,057 students
- Elkton High
Elkton High
1,050 students
- Perryville Hig
Perryville High
858 students
- North East Mid
North East Middle
758 students
- North East Ele
North East Elementary
615 students
What this shows North East High reports 1,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How North East High compares
North East 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 7% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Maryland - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.1%
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
$16,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, North East High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Cecil County Public Schools reports $16,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North East High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North East High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in North East
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 (~1,057 students)
Frequently asked questions about North East High
How many students attend North East High?
North East High has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a high school in North East, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North East High?
The student-teacher ratio at North East High is 14.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North East High?
45.7% of students at North East High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North East High?
The largest demographic group at North East High is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in North East, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North East High?
North East High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 North East High rank among public schools in North East?
By Resource Investment Index, North East High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in North East, 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 North East on the city page.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides North East High, Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students), Elkton High (1,050 students), and Perryville High (858 students). See the Cecil County Public Schools district page for the complete list.