Enrollment
1,057
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240024000575
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in North East · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North East High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at North East High
North East High is a large high school in North East, Maryland, enrolling 1,057 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.7% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,057 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among North East's high schools, it stands alongside Rising Sun High (1,074 students): North East High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 15.8:1).
Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students) and Elkton High (1,050 students) alongside North East High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North East High compares
North East 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cecil County Public Schools, which includes North East High.
$17,169
Per student
-16%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,057 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North East High a good school?
North East High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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