Enrollment
1,690
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hagerstown, MD
South Hagerstown High
Federal NCES profile for South Hagerstown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240066001288
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hagerstown High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Hagerstown High has class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Hagerstown High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Hagerstown High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Hagerstown High
South Hagerstown High is a higher-need, large high school in Hagerstown, Maryland, enrolling 1,690 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Maryland schools and 34% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,690 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washington County Public Schools spends $15,838 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hagerstown's high schools, it stands alongside North Hagerstown High (1,583 students): South Hagerstown High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 21.4:1).
Washington County Public Schools also operates North Hagerstown High (1,583 students) and Williamsport High (1,061 students) alongside South Hagerstown 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 South Hagerstown High compares
South Hagerstown 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 34% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,690 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,690
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Maryland - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$15,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 32.4%
African American 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, South Hagerstown High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Public Schools, which includes South Hagerstown High.
$15,838
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 53.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 South Hagerstown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hagerstown High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hagerstown High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Hagerstown
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Hagerstown High
Standard public school
1,583 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
548 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
Standard public school
347 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington County Job Development Center
Special-education school
38 students 6.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Hagerstown High
How many students attend South Hagerstown High?
South Hagerstown High has 1,690 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hagerstown, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hagerstown High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hagerstown High is 19.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Hagerstown High?
65.8% of students at South Hagerstown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hagerstown High?
The largest demographic group at South Hagerstown High is White at 32.4% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hagerstown High?
South Hagerstown High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 South Hagerstown High rank among high schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, South Hagerstown High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Hagerstown, 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 Hagerstown on the city page.
Is South Hagerstown High a good school?
South Hagerstown High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides South Hagerstown High, Washington County Public Schools also operates North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), Williamsport High (1,061 students), and Western Heights Middle (883 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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