- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fulton, MD
Reservoir High
Federal NCES profile for Reservoir High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240042001200
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reservoir High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Reservoir High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reservoir High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fulton, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042001200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 240042001200 · Fulton, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,597 enr · 13.2:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 public schools in Fulton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Reservoir High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- This school
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- Oakland Mills
Oakland Mills High
1,413 students
What this shows Reservoir High reports 1,597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reservoir High compares
Reservoir 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 49% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,597 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,597
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Maryland - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.8%
White 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 18.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Reservoir High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard County Public Schools, which includes Reservoir High.
$19,256
Per student
+3%
vs Maryland
Avg $18,753
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Reservoir High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Mills High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reservoir High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Reservoir High
How many students attend Reservoir High?
Reservoir High has 1,597 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fulton, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reservoir High?
The student-teacher ratio at Reservoir High is 13.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% 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 Reservoir High?
24.9% of students at Reservoir High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reservoir High?
The largest demographic group at Reservoir High is African American at 32.8% of enrollment, in Fulton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reservoir High?
Reservoir High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Reservoir High rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Reservoir High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fulton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Reservoir High, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Atholton High (1,540 students), and Howard High (1,493 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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