Westminster High

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Westminster High ranks 51 st of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Westminster High is a public high school serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12 in Westminster, Maryland, which is part of the highly-ranked Carroll County Public Schools district.

Academically, Westminster High is a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 50 high schools in Maryland. The school excels in English Language Arts, with 73% of 10th-grade students proficient or better on the MCAP assessment, compared to 55.3% statewide. However, the school's mathematics performance lags behind, with only 19.7% of students proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics, lower than the district and state averages. Compared to nearby schools like Liberty High and Century High, Westminster High generally performs better than some schools but falls behind the higher-performing ones.

One area of concern for Westminster High is its declining racial diversity, with the percentage of White students increasing from 81.98% in 2020-2021 to 77.32% in 2022-2023, in contrast to some nearby schools like Winters Mill High that have a more diverse student population. Additionally, the school's lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.53%) compared to schools like Francis Scott Key High (41.31%) and Gateway School (62.67%) may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1225 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157-5803

(410) 751-3630

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,078

Feeder schools for Westminster High:

Elementary:	Friendship Valley Elementary
	Mechanicsville Elementary
	Robert Moton Elementary
	Sandymount Elementary
Middle:	Westminster West Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 1,517

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.3%

Hispanic:

8.2%

African American:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westminster High ranks better than 65.1% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.64. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Westminster High has the largest high school student body size in the Carroll County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (77.3%), Hispanic (8.2%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westminster High is 16.2, which is the 3^rd best among 7 high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Westminster High employs 93.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westminster High is $16,078, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westminster High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Westminster High 51^st of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Westminster High in the ranking list.)

Carroll County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County Public Schools 1^st of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westminster High

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Rank History for all students at Westminster High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	58.85	23^rd	201	88.6%
2005	59.41	69^th	204	66.2%
2006	71.13	42^nd	204	79.4%
2007	72.61	40^th	209	80.9%
2008	78.68	36^th	214	83.2%
2009	78.74	33^rd	213	84.5%
2010	78.51	40^th	220	81.8%
2011	74.20	46^th	183	74.9%
2012	79.96	29^th	187	84.5%
2013	73.61	49^th	185	73.5%
2014	77.28	57^th	231	75.3%
2015	69.64	42^nd	233	82.0%
2016	71.36	39^th	233	83.3%
2017	66.60	38^th	180	78.9%
2018	73.57	24^th	197	87.8%
2019	77.06	20^th	138	85.5%
2022	49.64	70^th	225	68.9%
2023	53.36	48^th	127	62.2%
2024	51.64	51^st	146	65.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Westminster High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.06	12^th	14	14.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a student
Monday, August 1, 2011

the student body is a very diverse "society", but by being in a more rural area some students are "trapped" in the local area and only experience one culture which is their own. That leads to misunderstanding of other students. this makes up for about 35 percent of the schools population. Every year WHS hosts a culture fest which leads to stereotypical questions being asked that the 35 percentile sees on TV or hears from other students. This leads to hazing. i would strongly suggest a widened district for the school to include a wider variety of students Close Quote

Enrollment information for Westminster High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	2016	53	12	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	2084
1990	1940	52	19	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	2019
1991	1949	45	21	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	2027
1992	1990	49	15	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	2067
1993	1972	40	17	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	2043
1994	1950	36	13	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	2016
1995	2004	43	12	10	7	n/a	n/a	0	2076
1996	2004	43	12	10	7	n/a	n/a	0	2076
1997	2084	54	18	14	10	n/a	n/a	0	2180
1998	2169	65	18	18	8	n/a	n/a	0	2278
1999	2235	68	24	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	2359
2000	2207	76	34	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	2341
2001	2197	82	33	21	5	n/a	n/a	0	2338
2002	2020	61	38	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	2146
2003	2020	61	38	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	2146
2004	1866	60	35	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	1987
2005	1707	53	29	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	1820
2006	1718	59	26	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	1836
2007	1668	66	27	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	1792
2008	1640	69	33	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	1783
2009	1651	68	37	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	1795
2010	1569	74	39	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	1713
2011	1534	62	33	36	1	0	22	0	1688
2012	1492	71	34	43	1	0	27	0	1668
2013	1411	77	36	40	1	0	26	0	1591
2014	1382	79	39	44	1	1	34	0	1580
2015	1348	84	41	38	0	2	34	0	1547
2016	1316	78	42	37	0	2	37	0	1512
2017	1300	71	41	53	1	2	38	0	1506
2018	1322	69	44	57	1	1	43	0	1537
2019	1317	61	47	60	0	2	53	0	1540
2020	1289	60	48	69	0	1	55	0	1522
2021	1242	70	56	84	2	2	59	0	1515
2022	1162	69	52	103	0	3	58	1	1448
2023	1173	84	61	124	2	6	65	2	1517

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westminster High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	2084	107.5	19.3	n/a
1990	2019	106.2	19.0	1.6
1991	2027	104.0	19.4	1.9
1992	2067	106.7	19.3	5.1
1993	2043	115.8	17.6	5.1
1994	2016	112.3	18.0	4.2
1995	2076	113.5	18.3	3
1996	2076	113.5	18.3	3
1997	2180	116.1	18.8	5.5
1998	2278	117.8	19.3	6
1999	2359	117.8	20.0	7.8
2000	2341	126.4	18.5	6.7
2001	2338	124.3	18.8	7
2002	2146	124.8	17.2	6.2
2003	2146	124.8	17.2	6.2
2004	1987	107.1	18.6	5.3
2005	1820	101.0	18.0	5.4
2006	1836	107.0	17.2	6
2007	1792	105.1	17.1	5.9
2008	1783	99.9	17.8	8.2
2009	1795	102.1	17.6	9.2
2010	1713	102.9	16.6	10.1
2011	1688	99.9	16.8	10.9
2012	1668	97.9	17.0	10.1
2013	1591	94.4	16.8	10.5
2014	1580	96.1	16.4	12.7
2015	1547	94.0	16.4	13.7
2016	1512	91.0	16.6	12.4
2017	1506	89.8	16.7	12.9
2018	1537	90.1	17.0	10.9
2019	1540	87.6	17.5	11
2020	1522	90.3	16.8	11.6
2021	1515	92.0	16.4	17.2
2022	1448	89.0	16.2	17.6
2023	1517	93.3	16.2	23.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westminster High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	2084	107.5	19.3	n/a
1990	2019	106.2	19.0	1.6
1991	2027	104.0	19.4	1.9
1992	2067	106.7	19.3	5.1
1993	2043	115.8	17.6	5.1
1994	2016	112.3	18.0	4.2
1995	2076	113.5	18.3	3
1996	2076	113.5	18.3	3
1997	2180	116.1	18.8	5.5
1998	2278	117.8	19.3	6
1999	2359	117.8	20.0	7.8
2000	2341	126.4	18.5	6.7
2001	2338	124.3	18.8	7
2002	2146	124.8	17.2	6.2
2003	2146	124.8	17.2	6.2
2004	1987	107.1	18.6	5.3
2005	1820	101.0	18.0	5.4
2006	1836	107.0	17.2	6
2007	1792	105.1	17.1	5.9
2008	1783	99.9	17.8	8.2
2009	1795	102.1	17.6	9.2
2010	1713	102.9	16.6	10.1
2011	1688	99.9	16.8	10.9
2012	1668	97.9	17.0	10.1
2013	1591	94.4	16.8	10.5
2014	1580	96.1	16.4	12.7
2015	1547	94.0	16.4	13.7
2016	1512	91.0	16.6	12.4
2017	1506	89.8	16.7	12.9
2018	1537	90.1	17.0	10.9
2019	1540	87.6	17.5	11
2020	1522	90.3	16.8	11.6
2021	1515	92.0	16.4	17.2
2022	1448	89.0	16.2	17.6
2023	1517	93.3	16.2	23.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westminster High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$452 (3.3%)	$13,061 (96.7%)	$13,513
2020	$517 (3.8%)	$13,152 (96.2%)	$13,670
2021	$1,105 (7.5%)	$13,572 (92.5%)	$14,677
2022	$1,961 (12.7%)	$13,539 (87.3%)	$15,500
2023	$613 (3.8%)	$15,465 (96.2%)	$16,078

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westminster High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 48^th of 127 High schools	23.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1540	1517	1.5%
African American	61	84	37.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	47	61	29.8%
Hispanic	60	124	106.7%
Pacific Islander	2	6	200%
White	1317	1173	10.9%
Two or More Races	53	65	22.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11%	23.5%	12.6%

Schools Near Westminster High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westminster High	Public	9-12	1225 Washington Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3630	1,517	93	16.2	23.5%	1,173 (77.3%)	84 (5.5%)	124 (8.2%)	61 (4.0%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	65 (4.3%)	51.6	51^st of 146 public high schools	65.1%		53.4	48^th of 127 public high schools	62.2%	3	19.7	73.0	73.0	14.3	20.0	27.7	$16,078	$613	$15,465
Gateway School	Public	9-12	45 Kate Wagner Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3691	75	19	3.9	62.7%	58 (77.3%)	8 (10.7%)	6 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)		18.8	18.8				$55,147	$1,693	$53,454
Flexible Student Support	Public	9-12	45 Kate Wagner Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3691	32			15.6%	30 (93.8%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)							$3,115	$310	$2,805
Post Secondary Program	Public	12	495 South Center Street	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3620	42			21.4%	33 (78.6%)	3 (7.1%)	4 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)							$5,882	$794	$5,088
Winters Mill High	Public	9-12	560 Gorsuch Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-1500	1,116	66	16.9	35.4%	753 (67.5%)	104 (9.3%)	173 (15.5%)	37 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (3.9%)	49.7	58^th of 146 public high schools	60.3%		45.8	69^th of 127 public high schools	45.7%	11	19.8	60.6	60.6	19.8			$15,973	$613	$15,360
South Carroll High	Public	9-12	1300 West Old Liberty Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3575	921	57	16.1	19.4%	748 (81.2%)	24 (2.6%)	94 (10.2%)	29 (3.1%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.2%)	63.1	25^th of 146 public high schools	82.9%		43.7	73^rd of 127 public high schools	42.5%	48	31.1	76.8	76.8	19.2	44.9	64.3	$17,005	$687	$16,317
Century High	Public	9-12	355 Ronsdale Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-4400	1,120	64	17.5	15.4%	882 (78.8%)	49 (4.4%)	78 (7.0%)	67 (6.0%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	35 (3.1%)	64.5	24^th of 146 public high schools	83.6%					(n/a)	34.8	73.3	73.3	12.3	47.6	51.0	$14,777	$506	$14,270
Francis Scott Key High	Public	9-12	3825 Bark Hill Road	Union Bridge	21791	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3320	944	52	18.1	41.3%	769 (81.5%)	50 (5.3%)	56 (5.9%)	9 (1.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.6%)	48.1	62^nd of 146 public high schools	57.5%		40.9	79^th of 127 public high schools	37.8%	17	10.1	69.2	69.2	10.3	7.7		$15,385	$568	$14,817
Liberty High	Public	9-12	5855 Bartholow Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3560	991	59	16.7	11.1%	777 (78.4%)	62 (6.3%)	49 (4.9%)	63 (6.4%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.6%)	28 (2.8%)	60	32^nd of 146 public high schools	78.1%		64.1	24^th of 127 public high schools	81.1%	8	30.0	74.5	74.5	16.1	40.6	49.5	$15,444	$490	$14,954
Manchester Valley High	Public	9-12	3300 Maple Grove Road	Manchester	21102	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-1673	1,359	75	18.0	24.4%	1,156 (85.1%)	39 (2.9%)	84 (6.2%)	32 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	41 (3.0%)	33.1	113^th of 146 public high schools	22.6%		40.8	80^th of 127 public high schools	37.0%	33	8.4	70.3	70.3	14.0	6.5	5.4	$14,439	$585	$13,854

Frequently Asked Questions about Westminster High

What district is Westminster High in?

Carroll County Public Schools

What schools feed into Westminster High?

Westminster High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Friendship Valley Elementary
Elementary : Mechanicsville Elementary
Elementary : Robert Moton Elementary
Elementary : Sandymount Elementary
Middle : Westminster West Middle

How many students attend Westminster High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,517 students attended Westminster High.

Is Westminster High a good school?

Westminster High ranks 51^st of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Westminster High?

Students at Westminster High are 77% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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