Enrollment
1,204
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pylesville, MD
North Harford High
Federal NCES profile for North Harford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240039000710
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Harford High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pylesville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Harford High has class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Harford High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pylesville, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Harford High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Harford High
North Harford High is a large high school in Pylesville, Maryland, enrolling 1,204 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,204 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 121 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #120, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 602 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Harford County Public Schools spends $15,192 per pupil, 26% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students) and Aberdeen High (1,396 students) alongside North Harford 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 Harford High compares
North Harford 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 57% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,204
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Maryland - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$15,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, North Harford High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harford County Public Schools, which includes North Harford High.
$15,192
Per student
-26%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 Harford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southampton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Harford High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Harford High
How many students attend North Harford High?
North Harford High has 1,204 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pylesville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Harford High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Harford High is 16.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Harford High?
21.0% of students at North Harford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Harford High?
The largest demographic group at North Harford High is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Pylesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Harford High?
North Harford High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Harford High rank among public schools in Pylesville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Harford High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pylesville, 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 Pylesville on the city page.
Is North Harford High a good school?
North Harford High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. 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 Harford County Public Schools?
Besides North Harford High, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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