Post Secondary Program

495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
10/
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Top 10%
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%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MD)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 40-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Post Secondary Program's student population of 46 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
3 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#82 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
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40-59%
20%
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60-79%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Post Secondary Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
21%
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Black
15%
33%
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White
72%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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(10-11)
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
5%
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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 40-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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