Serving 61 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 21-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wicomico County Evening High School's student population of 61 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wicomico County Evening High School is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
47%
33%
White
25%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% 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 30-39%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wicomico County Evening High School?
61 students attend Wicomico County Evening High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wicomico County Evening High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wicomico County Evening High School?
Wicomico County Evening High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wicomico County Evening High School part of?
Wicomico County Evening High School is part of Wicomico County Public Schools School District.
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