North Hagerstown High School serves 1,378 students in grades 9-12.
North Hagerstown High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Hagerstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Hagerstown High School's student population of 1,378 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,378 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
North Hagerstown High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Hagerstown High School is 0.69, 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
#198 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
20%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%

Hispanic
14%
21%

Black
23%
33%

White
48%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
95%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

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 North Hagerstown High School's ranking?
North Hagerstown High School is ranked #198 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North Hagerstown High School often compared to?
North Hagerstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Hagerstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Hagerstown High School?
The graduation rate of North Hagerstown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Hagerstown High School?
1,378 students attend North Hagerstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of North Hagerstown High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Hagerstown High School?
North Hagerstown High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Hagerstown High School offer ?
North Hagerstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Hagerstown High School part of?
North Hagerstown High School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.
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