Westminster High School vs. Winters Mill High School
Should I attend Westminster High School or Winters Mill 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
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
Winters Mill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 1,086 students in grades 9-12, Winters Mill 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 68% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,448 students
1,086 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#27 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
80%
Graduation Rate
98%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
417
311
Grade 10 Students
333
259
Grade 11 Students
338
267
Grade 12 Students
360
249
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
5%
8%
% White
80%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%