- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033000616
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Urbana High held near 2,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 102.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+72 students YoY 240033000616 · Ijamsville, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,989 enr · 22.1:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Urbana High held near 2,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 102.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Urbana High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- This school
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- Linganore High
Linganore High
1,647 students
What this shows Urbana High reports 1,989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urbana High compares
Urbana 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,940 (2022-23) → 2,012 (2023-24), nearly flat (+72).
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 42/100 (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).
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.
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.