Enrollment
1,702
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ijamsville, MD
Oakdale High
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033001688
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Ijamsville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale High has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Ijamsville, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakdale High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakdale High
Oakdale High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Ijamsville, Maryland, enrolling 1,702 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Maryland schools and 50% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.5% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,702 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ijamsville's high schools, it stands alongside Urbana High (1,989 students): Oakdale High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 22.1:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Oakdale 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 Oakdale High compares
Oakdale 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 72% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,702 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,702
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.5%
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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,981
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 12.2%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Oakdale High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Oakdale High.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 Oakdale High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linganore High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Ijamsville
1 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 (~1,702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakdale High
How many students attend Oakdale High?
Oakdale High has 1,702 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ijamsville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale High is 21.8:1, which is 50% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakdale High?
13.5% of students at Oakdale High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale High?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale High is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Ijamsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale High?
Oakdale High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Oakdale High rank among public schools in Ijamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Ijamsville, 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 Ijamsville on the city page.
Is Oakdale High a good school?
Oakdale High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. 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 Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Oakdale High, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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