- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baltimore, MD
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240012001431
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #11 of 27
- middle schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Academy of Health Sciences ranks #11 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences grew from 759 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 240012001431 · Baltimore, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
808 enr · 15.5:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences grew from 759 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 808
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences
808 students
What this shows Northwest Academy of Health Sciences reports 808 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Academy of Health Sciences compares
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Maryland - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Northwest Academy of Health Sciences is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Academy of Health Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Academy of Health Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Baltimore
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Perry Hall Middle
Standard public school
1,582 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Middle
Standard public school
1,064 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Arbutus Middle
Standard public school
974 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Pikesville Middle
Standard public school
943 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Golden Ring Middle
Standard public school
903 students 17:1 students per teacher
Parkville Middle
Standard public school
900 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~808 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Academy of Health Sciences
How many students attend Northwest Academy of Health Sciences?
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences has 808 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences is 15.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences?
55.6% of students at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Academy of Health Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences is African American at 89.6% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Academy of Health Sciences?
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Northwest Academy of Health Sciences rank among middle schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Academy of Health Sciences ranks #11 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.