- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waldorf, MD
St. Charles High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Charles High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240027001727
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Charles High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Charles High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Charles High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027001727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
St. Charles High School held near 1,598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 88.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 240027001727 · Waldorf, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,617 enr · 18.2:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
St. Charles High School held near 1,598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 88.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
St. Charles High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- This school
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- Maurice J. Mcd
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
1,163 students
What this shows St. Charles High School reports 1,617 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Charles High School compares
St. Charles High School 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 17% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,617 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,617
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maryland - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$17,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 6.9%
White 5.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, St. Charles High School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Charles High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maurice J. Mcdonough High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Charles High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Waldorf
3 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 (~1,617 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. Charles High School
How many students attend St. Charles High School?
St. Charles High School has 1,617 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waldorf, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,569 (2022-23) → 1,598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Charles High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Charles High School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Charles High School?
40.9% of students at St. Charles High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Charles High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Charles High School is African American at 71.7% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Charles High School?
St. Charles High School 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 St. Charles High School rank among high schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Charles High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides St. Charles High School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students), and La Plata High School (1,217 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.