- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sparrows Point, MD
Sparrows Point High
Federal NCES profile for Sparrows Point High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000477
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparrows Point High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,095
- students enrolled
Sparrows Point High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sparrows Point High held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240012000477 · Sparrows Point, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,095 enr · 15.9:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Sparrows Point High held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Sparrows Point High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school
Sparrows Point High
1,095 students
What this shows Sparrows Point High reports 1,095 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparrows Point High compares
Sparrows Point 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 21% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,095 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,095
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in Maryland - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
African American 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Sparrows Point High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparrows Point High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparrows Point High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,095 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparrows Point High
How many students attend Sparrows Point High?
Sparrows Point High has 1,095 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sparrows Point, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,146 (2022-23) → 1,136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparrows Point High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparrows Point High is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparrows Point High?
38.9% of students at Sparrows Point High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparrows Point High?
The largest demographic group at Sparrows Point High is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Sparrows Point, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparrows Point High?
Sparrows Point High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Sparrows Point High, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.