Winters Mill High

Summary:

Winters Mill High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Westminster, Maryland, with a student population of 1,116 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools like Liberty High, South Carroll High, and Century High, which have student populations that are over 75% White.

Academically, Winters Mill High School's performance on MCAP tests is generally lower than the Carroll County Public Schools district average and the state of Maryland average, particularly in Mathematics and Algebra I. However, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are higher than the state average. Additionally, Winters Mill High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

Winters Mill High School's statewide ranking has been declining in recent years, from 26th out of 138 Maryland high schools in 2018-2019 to 58th out of 146 schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other high schools in the state. The school's inconsistent test score trends and lower performance compared to nearby schools in Mathematics and Algebra I indicate that it may need to focus on improving its instructional practices and support for students, especially those from lower-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 560 Gorsuch Road
       Westminster, MD  21157-6530


(410) 386-1500

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,973 Help


Feeder schools for Winters Mill High:

Elementary:    Cranberry Station Elementary
    Westminster Elementary
    William Winchester Elementary
Middle:    Westminster East Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,116

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.5%
Hispanic:
15.5%
African American:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Winters Mill High ranks better than 60.3% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Winters Mill High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.5%), Hispanic (15.5%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winters Mill High is 16.9, which is the 5th best among 7 high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Winters Mill High employs 65.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winters Mill High is $15,973, which is the 4th highest among 7 high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Winters Mill High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Winters Mill High 58th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Winters Mill High in the ranking list.)

Carroll County Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Winters Mill High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.29 10th 201 95.0%
2005 69.63 28th 204 86.3%
2006 73.09 37th 204 81.9%
2007 75.92 27th 209 87.1%
2008 78.39 39th 214 81.8%
2009 76.33 47th 213 77.9%
2010 79.84 33rd 220 85.0%
2011 64.93 77th 183 57.9%
2012 78.25 36th 187 80.7%
2013 73.00 51st 185 72.4%
2014 75.48 65th 231 71.9%
2015 64.81 61st 233 73.8%
2016 59.85 82nd 233 64.8%
2017 57.36 60th 180 66.7%
2018 51.36 79th 197 59.9%
2019 70.42 26th 138 81.2%
2022 66.75 29th 225 87.1%
2023 45.75 69th 127 45.7%
2024 49.73 58th 146 60.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Winters Mill High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 543 30 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 543 30 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 818 41 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 878
2005 1098 62 19 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1204
2006 1139 60 15 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1243
2007 1117 66 26 33 3 n/a n/a 0 1245
2008 1096 80 31 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1247
2009 1043 78 25 43 4 n/a n/a 0 1193
2010 1034 77 31 50 7 n/a n/a 0 1199
2011 1008 76 26 49 5 0 23 0 1187
2012 987 93 22 48 5 0 19 0 1174
2013 968 107 26 52 4 0 16 0 1173
2014 894 96 23 66 3 0 18 0 1100
2015 876 85 21 85 4 0 21 0 1092
2016 851 86 31 90 3 0 23 0 1084
2017 829 80 32 110 1 0 32 0 1084
2018 846 80 39 111 0 1 36 0 1113
2019 838 75 41 122 1 1 48 0 1126
2020 792 75 34 126 1 3 48 0 1079
2021 780 79 38 125 1 2 55 0 1080
2022 743 90 36 159 0 3 54 1 1086
2023 753 104 37 173 2 2 44 1 1116

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winters Mill High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 585 33.0 17.7 12.5
2003 585 33.0 17.7 12.5
2004 878 51.1 17.2 14
2005 1204 69.0 17.4 14.3
2006 1243 71.0 17.5 14.3
2007 1245 71.3 17.5 17.1
2008 1247 77.9 16.0 17.1
2009 1193 74.5 16.0 16.6
2010 1199 69.8 17.1 19.2
2011 1187 70.1 16.9 21.1
2012 1174 67.8 17.3 23.6
2013 1173 68.8 17.0 22.8
2014 1100 66.8 16.4 24
2015 1092 65.0 16.8 22.5
2016 1084 65.0 16.6 23.6
2017 1084 63.1 17.1 25.6
2018 1113 65.5 16.9 22.9
2019 1126 62.6 17.9 21.2
2020 1079 63.6 16.9 22.4
2021 1080 65.6 16.4 27.3
2022 1086 64.3 16.8 30.2
2023 1116 65.6 16.9 35.4

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 Winters Mill High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 585 33.0 17.7 12.5
2003 585 33.0 17.7 12.5
2004 878 51.1 17.2 14
2005 1204 69.0 17.4 14.3
2006 1243 71.0 17.5 14.3
2007 1245 71.3 17.5 17.1
2008 1247 77.9 16.0 17.1
2009 1193 74.5 16.0 16.6
2010 1199 69.8 17.1 19.2
2011 1187 70.1 16.9 21.1
2012 1174 67.8 17.3 23.6
2013 1173 68.8 17.0 22.8
2014 1100 66.8 16.4 24
2015 1092 65.0 16.8 22.5
2016 1084 65.0 16.6 23.6
2017 1084 63.1 17.1 25.6
2018 1113 65.5 16.9 22.9
2019 1126 62.6 17.9 21.2
2020 1079 63.6 16.9 22.4
2021 1080 65.6 16.4 27.3
2022 1086 64.3 16.8 30.2
2023 1116 65.6 16.9 35.4

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 Winters Mill High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $620 (4.6%) $12,722 (95.4%) $13,342
2020 $542 (3.9%) $13,448 (96.1%) $13,991
2021 $1,393 (9.2%) $13,714 (90.8%) $15,107
2022 $1,648 (10.9%) $13,451 (89.1%) $15,099
2023 $613 (3.8%) $15,360 (96.2%) $15,973

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winters Mill High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 138 High schoolsRanks 69th of 127 High schools
 35.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11261116
 0.9%
African American75104
 38.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian4137
 9.8%
Hispanic122173
 41.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White838753
 10.1%
Two or More Races4844
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.2%35.4%
 14.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Winters Mill High

Winters Mill High ranks 58th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Winters Mill High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cranberry Station Elementary
Elementary : Westminster Elementary
Elementary : William Winchester Elementary
Middle : Westminster East Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,116 students attended Winters Mill High.

Students at Winters Mill High are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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