- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owings, MD
Northern High
Federal NCES profile for Northern High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240015000516
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Owings · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern High has class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Owings, MD.
School address
District: Calvert County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240015000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Northern High held near 1,511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 82.7 → 82.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 240015000516 · Owings, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,478 enr · 18:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntingtown High School (1,311 students)
Northern High held near 1,511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 82.7 → 82.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Northern High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northern High
1,478 students
- Huntingtown Hi
Huntingtown High School
1,311 students
- Calvert High
Calvert High
1,080 students
- Patuxent High
Patuxent High
928 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
745 students
- Windy Hill Mid
Windy Hill Middle
669 students
What this shows Northern High reports 1,478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern High compares
Northern High 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 72% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,478 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,478
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Maryland - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$14,606
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Northern High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calvert County Public Schools reports $14,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingtown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calvert High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patuxent High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windy Hill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern High
How many students attend Northern High?
Northern High has 1,478 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owings, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,493 (2022-23) → 1,511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern High is 18:1, which is 24% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern High?
13.8% of students at Northern High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern High?
The largest demographic group at Northern High is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Owings, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern High?
Northern High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Northern High rank among public schools in Owings?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Owings, 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 Owings on the city page.
What other schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Besides Northern High, Calvert County Public Schools also operates Huntingtown High School (1,311 students), Calvert High (1,080 students), and Patuxent High (928 students). See the Calvert County Public Schools district page for the complete list.