- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lusby, MD
Patuxent High
Federal NCES profile for Patuxent High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240015000611
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patuxent High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Lusby · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Patuxent High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patuxent High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lusby, MD.
School address
District: Calvert County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240015000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Patuxent High held near 1,008 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 240015000611 · Lusby, MD High · MID · TRAD
928 enr · 14.5:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High (1,478 students)
Patuxent High held near 1,008 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Patuxent High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High
1,478 students
- Huntingtown Hi
Huntingtown High School
1,311 students
- Calvert High
Calvert High
1,080 students
- This school
Patuxent High
928 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
745 students
- Windy Hill Mid
Windy Hill Middle
669 students
What this shows Patuxent High reports 928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patuxent High compares
Patuxent 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 42% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Maryland - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.3%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Patuxent High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Patuxent High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntingtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calvert High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windy Hill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patuxent High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 (~928 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patuxent High
How many students attend Patuxent High?
Patuxent High has 928 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lusby, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,029 (2022-23) → 1,008 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patuxent High?
The student-teacher ratio at Patuxent High is 14.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patuxent High?
28.6% of students at Patuxent High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patuxent High?
The largest demographic group at Patuxent High is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Lusby, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patuxent High?
Patuxent High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Patuxent High rank among public schools in Lusby?
By Resource Investment Index, Patuxent High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lusby, 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 Lusby on the city page.
What other schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Besides Patuxent High, Calvert County Public Schools also operates Northern High (1,478 students), Huntingtown High School (1,311 students), and Calvert High (1,080 students). See the Calvert County Public Schools district page for the complete list.