Serving 35 students in grades 9-12, Wicomico County Evening High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wicomico County Evening High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wicomico County Evening High School's student population of 35 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
35 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wicomico County Evening High School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wicomico County Evening High School?
The graduation rate of Wicomico County Evening High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Wicomico County Evening High School?
35 students attend Wicomico County Evening High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wicomico County Evening High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wicomico County Evening High School?
Wicomico County Evening High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wicomico County Evening High School offer ?
Wicomico County Evening High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wicomico County Evening High School part of?
Wicomico County Evening High School is part of Wicomico County School District.
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