Serving 1,156 students in grades 9-12, Winters Mill 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Winters Mill High serves the northern part of Westminster, MD, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 71.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winters Mill High School's student population of 1,156 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,156 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Winters Mill 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 Winters Mill High School is 0.53, 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
#450 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
8%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
66%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Graduation Rate
92%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winters Mill High School's ranking?
Winters Mill High School is ranked #450 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Winters Mill High School often compared to?
Winters Mill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winters Mill High School?
The graduation rate of Winters Mill High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Winters Mill High School?
1,156 students attend Winters Mill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Winters Mill High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winters Mill High School?
Winters Mill High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winters Mill High School offer ?
Winters Mill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winters Mill High School part of?
Winters Mill High School is part of Carroll County School District.
School Reviews
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