- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240066001288
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+158 students YoY
South Hagerstown High grew from 1,487 students in 2022-23 to 1,645 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+158 students YoY 240066001288 · Hagerstown, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,690 enr · 19.4:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: North Hagerstown High (1,583 students)
South Hagerstown High grew from 1,487 students in 2022-23 to 1,645 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
South Hagerstown High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
841 students
What this shows South Hagerstown High reports 1,690 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hagerstown High compares
South Hagerstown High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,061
- 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
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 (~1,690 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,487 (2022-23) → 1,645 (2023-24), up 158.
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 27/100 (lower 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 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.
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.