Enrollment
1,842
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006000127
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 58/100 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
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Severna Park High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Severna Park High
Severna Park High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Severna Park, Maryland, enrolling 1,842 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 94% of Maryland schools and 31% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.1% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,842 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Severna Park's high schools, it stands alongside Anne Arundel Evening High (439 students): Severna Park High is larger than that campus by headcount.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Severna Park 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 Severna Park High compares
Severna Park 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Severna Park High.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Severna Park High a good school?
Severna Park High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. 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 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.
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