Enrollment
1,847
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Suitland, MD
Suitland High
Federal NCES profile for Suitland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001164
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suitland High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Suitland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Suitland High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suitland High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Suitland, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Suitland High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Suitland High
Suitland High is a higher-need, large high school in Suitland, Maryland, enrolling 1,847 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,847 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Suitland 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 Suitland High compares
Suitland 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 42% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,847 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,847
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Maryland - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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
African American 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Suitland High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Suitland High.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 Suitland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suitland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,847 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Suitland High
How many students attend Suitland High?
Suitland High has 1,847 students enrolled. It is a high school in Suitland, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suitland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Suitland High is 14.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suitland High?
69.8% of students at Suitland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suitland High?
The largest demographic group at Suitland High is African American at 79.9% of enrollment, in Suitland, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suitland High?
Suitland High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Suitland High rank among public schools in Suitland?
By Resource Investment Index, Suitland High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Suitland, 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 Suitland on the city page.
Is Suitland High a good school?
Suitland High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Suitland High, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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