- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owings Mills, MD
Owings Mills High
Federal NCES profile for Owings Mills 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 240012001347
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owings Mills High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Owings Mills · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Owings Mills High has class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owings Mills High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Owings Mills, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Owings Mills High held near 1,169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 79.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 240012001347 · Owings Mills, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,040 enr · 12.8:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Owings Mills High held near 1,169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 79.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Owings Mills High 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
Owings Mills High
1,040 students
What this shows Owings Mills High reports 1,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owings Mills High compares
Owings Mills 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 20% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,040
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Maryland - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.6%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
White 4.7%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Owings Mills High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Owings Mills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owings Mills High'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 high schools in Owings Mills
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,040 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owings Mills High
How many students attend Owings Mills High?
Owings Mills High has 1,040 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owings Mills, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,199 (2022-23) → 1,169 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owings Mills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Owings Mills High is 12.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owings Mills High?
58.6% of students at Owings Mills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owings Mills High?
The largest demographic group at Owings Mills High is African American at 57.5% of enrollment, in Owings Mills, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owings Mills High?
Owings Mills 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 Owings Mills High rank among public schools in Owings Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Owings Mills High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Owings Mills, 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 Mills on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Owings Mills 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.