- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Severna Park, MD
Severna Park High
Federal NCES profile for Severna Park High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006000127
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Severna Park High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Severna Park · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 7.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Severna Park High has class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Severna Park High ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Severna Park, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Severna Park High held near 1,817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 97.5 → 93.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 240006000127 · Severna Park, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,842 enr · 19:1 · 7.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Severna Park High held near 1,817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 97.5 → 93.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Severna Park High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school
Severna Park High
1,842 students
What this shows Severna Park High reports 1,842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Severna Park High compares
Severna Park 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.1% | ▼ 86% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,842 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,842
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Maryland - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Severna Park High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Severna Park High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North County High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Severna Park High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Severna Park
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 (~1,842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Severna Park High
How many students attend Severna Park High?
Severna Park High has 1,842 students enrolled. It is a high school in Severna Park, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,873 (2022-23) → 1,817 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Severna Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Severna Park High is 19:1, which is 31% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Severna Park High?
7.1% of students at Severna Park High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Severna Park High?
The largest demographic group at Severna Park High is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Severna Park, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Severna Park High?
Severna Park High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Severna Park High rank among public schools in Severna Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Severna Park High ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Severna Park, 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 Severna Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Severna Park High, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.