Washington County Technical High School serves 547 students in grades 11-12.
Washington County Technical High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (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 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington County Technical 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
School Overview
Washington County Technical High School's student population of 547 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washington County Technical High School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Washington County Technical High School is 0.41, 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
#88 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
7%
33%
White
76%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Washington County Technical High School's ranking?
Washington County Technical High School is ranked #88 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington County Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Washington County Technical High School is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Washington County Technical High School?
547 students attend Washington County Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Washington County Technical High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington County Technical High School?
Washington County Technical High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington County Technical High School offer ?
Washington County Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington County Technical High School part of?
Washington County Technical High School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.
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