At a glance
Reported students
1,230
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
652
Thomas Stone High School: 1,230 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,197
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Thomas Stone High School
Thomas Stone High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Waldorf. It is one of 41 current school records connected to Charles County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,230 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Maryland median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (63.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Thomas Stone High School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.2%
- Hispanic22%
- Black63.5%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charles County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
La Plata High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,217 reported students
Westlake High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,216 reported students
Maurice J. McDonough High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,163 reported students
Henry E. Lackey High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,033 reported students
St. Charles High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,617 reported students
North Point High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,960 reported students
Public schools near Thomas Stone High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles High School High · Charles County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,617 | 3.5 mi |
| Westlake High School High · Charles County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,216 | 4.4 mi |
| North Point High School High · Charles County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,960 | 5.2 mi |
| La Plata High School High · Charles County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,217 | 5.9 mi |
| Gwynn Park High High · Prince George's County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,147 | 6.1 mi |
| Robert D. Stethem Educational Center High · Charles County Public Schools | 05–12 | 0 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Stone High School
What grades does Thomas Stone High School serve?
Thomas Stone High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Charles County Public Schools.
How many students attend Thomas Stone High School?
Thomas Stone High School reported 1,230 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,197 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas Stone High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 1,230 students and 85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas Stone High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas Stone High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Charles County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas Stone High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thomas Stone High School in?
Thomas Stone High School is part of Charles County Public Schools, based in La Plata, MD, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas Stone High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include St. Charles High School (3.5 mi), Westlake High School (4.4 mi), North Point High School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.