Enrollment
1,597
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240042001200
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- 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 #3 of 4 public schools in Fulton, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042001200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reservoir High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reservoir High
Reservoir High is a large high school in Fulton, Maryland, enrolling 1,597 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,597 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students) and Atholton High (1,540 students) alongside Reservoir 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 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 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
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 47% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 60% in Maryland - lower ratio than 40% 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
$17,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,597 Top 5% in Maryland - larger than 95% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 121.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.9% -49% vs state
NCES ID 240042001200
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 & staff
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 228:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.6%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 49
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard County Public Schools, which includes Reservoir High.
$17,971
Per student
-12%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.7%
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 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 | Similar 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 | Lower 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
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Next steps
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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 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 58/100 (higher 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 Reservoir High rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Reservoir High ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Fulton on the city page.
Is Reservoir High a good school?
Reservoir High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. 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 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.