Allegany High School
- Allegany High School serves 711 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Allegany High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Allegany High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Allegany High School's student population of 711 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 711 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Allegany High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Allegany High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #469 out of 1359 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 75-79% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 30-34% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 17% |
| Black | 5% | 34% |
| White | 86% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.72 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Allegany County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Allegany High School is Fort Hill High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Braddock Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Side Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cumberland West Side Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
0.5 miles
425 Paca St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-0340 0.5 PK-5 390 - Cumberland Braddock Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 590 students
0.7 miles
909 Holland St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-7990 0.7 6-8 590 - Cumberland Fort Hill High School Grades: 9-12 | 750 students
1.6 miles
500 Greenway Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2570 1.6 9-12 750 - Cumberland Northeast Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 319 students
1.7 miles
11001 Forest Ave Ne
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-3285 1.7 PK-5 319 - Cumberland South Penn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 539 students
1.7 miles
500 E 2nd St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-1755 1.7 PK-5 539
School Reviews
| 5 Allegany is one of 4 high schools in Allegany County Maryland. It has the highest number of college bound students, the highest average SAT scores, as well as the highest percentage of advanced placement students. Last year 1.6 in college scholarships were awarded. This is more than the total for the other 3 high schools. If you are a strong academic student and move to this county, this is the school to attend. it has several award winning organizations including a band that has won 9 straight state championships and finished 11th in the nation in 2007 at the USSBA National Championship. The mock trial team has been undefeated for several years, as has its environmental team. The athletic programs are also one of the top overall programs in the state. - Posted by Parent - short |
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