Enrollment
1,989
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ijamsville, MD
Urbana High
Federal NCES profile for Urbana High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033000616
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urbana High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Ijamsville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Urbana High has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urbana High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Ijamsville, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urbana High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Urbana High
Urbana High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Ijamsville, Maryland, enrolling 1,989 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Maryland schools and 52% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.5% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,989 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 34 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ijamsville's high schools, it stands alongside Oakdale High (1,702 students): Urbana High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 21.8:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Frederick High (1,821 students) alongside Urbana 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 Urbana High compares
Urbana 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 74% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,989 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,989
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 47.3%
Asian 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Urbana High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Urbana High.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 Urbana High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linganore High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urbana High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Ijamsville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Urbana High
How many students attend Urbana High?
Urbana High has 1,989 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ijamsville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbana High?
The student-teacher ratio at Urbana High is 22.1:1, which is 52% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Urbana High?
12.5% of students at Urbana High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urbana High?
The largest demographic group at Urbana High is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Ijamsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urbana High?
Urbana High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Urbana High rank among public schools in Ijamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Urbana High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Ijamsville, 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 Ijamsville on the city page.
Is Urbana High a good school?
Urbana High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Urbana High, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Frederick High (1,821 students), and Tuscarora High (1,735 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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