Enrollment
1,474
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Overlea High
Federal NCES profile for Overlea High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000438
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overlea High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools.
- #39 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Overlea High has class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overlea High ranks #39 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Overlea High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Overlea High
Overlea High is a higher-need, large high school in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling 1,474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,474 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baltimore's high schools, it stands alongside Dundalk High (2,087 students): Overlea High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 15.5:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Overlea 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 Overlea High compares
Overlea 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 19% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,474 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,474
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Maryland - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 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 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
White 11.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Overlea High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Overlea High.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Overlea High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overlea High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 high schools in Baltimore
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dundalk High
Standard public school
2,087 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Perry Hall High
Standard public school
2,012 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High
Standard public school
1,922 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,900 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Parkville High
Standard public school
1,877 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Catonsville High
Standard public school
1,735 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Overlea High
How many students attend Overlea High?
Overlea High has 1,474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overlea High?
The student-teacher ratio at Overlea High is 17.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overlea High?
58.1% of students at Overlea High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overlea High?
The largest demographic group at Overlea High is African American at 64.5% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overlea High?
Overlea High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Overlea High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Overlea High ranks #39 of 42 high 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 high schools in Baltimore on the city page.
Is Overlea High a good school?
Overlea High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools. 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 Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Overlea High, 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.
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