- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waldorf, MD
North Point High School
Federal NCES profile for North Point High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240027001416
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Point High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Point High School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Point High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027001416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
North Point High School held near 1,914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 123.5 → 125.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 240027001416 · Waldorf, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,960 enr · 15.9:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Charles High School (1,617 students)
North Point High School held near 1,914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 123.5 → 125.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North Point High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- Maurice J. Mcd
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
1,163 students
What this shows North Point High School reports 1,960 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Point High School compares
North Point High School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 49% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,960 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,960
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in Maryland - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$17,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
White 9.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, North Point High School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Point High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maurice J. Mcdonough High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Point High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Waldorf
3 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 (~1,960 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Point High School
How many students attend North Point High School?
North Point High School has 1,960 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waldorf, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,867 (2022-23) → 1,914 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Point High School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Point High School?
24.8% of students at North Point High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Point High School?
The largest demographic group at North Point High School is African American at 64.7% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Point High School?
North Point High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Point High School rank among high schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, North Point High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides North Point High School, Charles County Public Schools also operates St. Charles High School (1,617 students), Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students), and La Plata High School (1,217 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.