Manchester Valley High School vs. Westminster High School
Should I attend Manchester Valley High School or Westminster High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Manchester Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Westminster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,342 students in grades 9-12, Manchester Valley 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 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,342 students
1,448 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#25 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Graduation Rate
91%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
376
417
Grade 10 Students
343
333
Grade 11 Students
319
338
Grade 12 Students
304
360
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
87%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%