St. Michael's Middle and High School is a seven-year public middle school / high school in St. Michaels, Maryland, United States, in Talbot County. It is one of two public high schools in Talbot County along with Easton High School. St. Michaels High School is the smallest on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Serving 449 students in grades 6-12, St. Michaels Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Michaels Middle/High School serves the west part of Saint Michaels, MD, covering an area of approximately 137.7 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Michaels Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Michaels Middle/high School's student population of 449 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Michaels Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Michaels Middle/high School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Saints
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Michaels Middle/high School's ranking?
St. Michaels Middle/high School is ranked #657 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are St. Michaels Middle/high School often compared to?
St. Michaels Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Easton High School, Easton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Michaels Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of St. Michaels Middle/high School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend St. Michaels Middle/high School?
449 students attend St. Michaels Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of St. Michaels Middle/high School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Michaels Middle/high School?
St. Michaels Middle/high School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Michaels Middle/high School offer ?
St. Michaels Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. Michaels Middle/high School part of?
St. Michaels Middle/high School is part of Talbot County School District.
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