Serving 332 students in grades 9-12, Barbara Ingram School For The Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts's student population of 332 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts is 0.49, 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
#26 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
9%
33%
White
70%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Ingram School For The Arts's ranking?
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts is ranked #26 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Barbara Ingram School For The Arts often compared to?
Barbara Ingram School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like North Hagerstown High School, Reservoir High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Barbara Ingram School For The Arts?
332 students attend Barbara Ingram School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts?
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara Ingram School For The Arts offer ?
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbara Ingram School For The Arts part of?
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.
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