Enrollment
1,960
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240027001416
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 58/100 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
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Point High School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Point High School
North Point High School is a large high school in Waldorf, Maryland, enrolling 1,960 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,960 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Waldorf's high schools, it stands alongside St. Charles High School (1,617 students): North Point High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 18.2:1).
Charles County Public Schools also operates St. Charles High School (1,617 students) and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students) alongside North Point High School.
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 Point High School compares
North Point High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charles County Public Schools, which includes North Point High School.
$16,671
Per student
-18%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.3%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~1,960 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 58/100 (higher 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 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.
Is North Point High School a good school?
North Point High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. 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 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.
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