- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hagerstown, MD
North Hagerstown High
Federal NCES profile for North Hagerstown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240066001275
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hagerstown High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hagerstown High has class sizes larger than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hagerstown High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+120 students YoY
North Hagerstown High grew from 1,438 students in 2022-23 to 1,558 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+120 students YoY 240066001275 · Hagerstown, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,583 enr · 21.4:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
North Hagerstown High grew from 1,438 students in 2022-23 to 1,558 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North Hagerstown High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- This school
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
841 students
What this shows North Hagerstown High reports 1,583 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Hagerstown High compares
North Hagerstown High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 48% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 10% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,583 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,583
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 98% in Maryland - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, North Hagerstown High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Hagerstown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hagerstown High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Hagerstown
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Hagerstown High
Standard public school
1,690 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
548 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
Standard public school
347 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington County Job Development Center
Special-education school
38 students 6.3:1 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 (~1,583 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Hagerstown High
How many students attend North Hagerstown High?
North Hagerstown High has 1,583 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hagerstown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,438 (2022-23) → 1,558 (2023-24), up 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hagerstown High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hagerstown High is 21.4:1, which is 48% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Hagerstown High?
53.8% of students at North Hagerstown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hagerstown High?
The largest demographic group at North Hagerstown High is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hagerstown High?
North Hagerstown High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Hagerstown High rank among high schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hagerstown High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides North Hagerstown High, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), Williamsport High (1,061 students), and Western Heights Middle (883 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.