Westminster High School

1225 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,448 students in grades 9-12, Westminster High School 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 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in MD)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westminster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Westminster High School's student population of 1,448 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,448 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

Westminster High School 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 Westminster High School is 0.35, 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)
#25 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
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73%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westminster High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westminster High School 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
21%
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Black
5%
33%
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White
80%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
This chart display the diversity score of Westminster High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Westminster High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westminster High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westminster High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westminster High School's ranking?
Westminster High School is ranked #25 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Westminster High School often compared to?
Westminster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winters Mill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westminster High School?
The graduation rate of Westminster High School is 98%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westminster High School?
1,448 students attend Westminster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Westminster High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westminster High School?
Westminster High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westminster High School offer ?
Westminster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westminster High School part of?
Westminster High School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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