- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Perry Hall High
Federal NCES profile for Perry Hall High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000446
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Hall High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #25 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Hall High has class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Hall High ranks #25 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Perry Hall High held near 2,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 121.8 → 121.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 240012000446 · Baltimore, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,012 enr · 16.6:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Perry Hall High held near 2,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 121.8 → 121.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Perry Hall High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- This school
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
- Parkville High
Parkville High
1,877 students
What this shows Perry Hall High reports 2,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Hall High compares
Perry Hall 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 20% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,012 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,012
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Maryland - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 38.2%
White 35.6%
Asian 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Perry Hall High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
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 Perry Hall High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Hall High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,877
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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
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
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
Vocational / career-technical school
1,714 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Hall High
How many students attend Perry Hall High?
Perry Hall High has 2,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,029 (2022-23) → 2,020 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Hall High?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Hall High is 16.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Hall High?
39.4% of students at Perry Hall High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Hall High?
The largest demographic group at Perry Hall High is African American at 38.2% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Hall High?
Perry Hall High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Perry Hall High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Hall High ranks #25 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.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Perry Hall High, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Woodlawn High (1,922 students), and Kenwood High (1,900 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.