Serving 46 students in grades 12, Post Secondary Program ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Post Secondary Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Post Secondary Program's student population of 46 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Post Secondary Program ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Post Secondary Program is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
15%
33%
White
72%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Post Secondary Program's ranking?
Post Secondary Program is ranked #82 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Post Secondary Program?
The graduation rate of Post Secondary Program is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 84%.
How many students attend Post Secondary Program?
46 students attend Post Secondary Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Post Secondary Program students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Post Secondary Program offer ?
Post Secondary Program offers enrollment in grades 12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Post Secondary Program part of?
Post Secondary Program is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.
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