How many students attend Washington Academy and High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 616 students attended Washington Academy and High School.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Academy and High School?

Students at Washington Academy and High School are 59% African American, 24% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Washington Academy and High School?

Washington Academy and High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Deal Island School Elementary : Greenwood Elementary School Elementary : Princess Anne Elementary School Middle : Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Washington Academy and High School

Summary:

Washington Academy and High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Princess Anne, Maryland, with a student population of 597. The school is part of the Somerset County Public Schools district, which is ranked 23rd out of 24 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Academy and High School consistently underperforms compared to state and county averages on standardized tests, with significantly lower proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics (8.3% vs. 23.3% state average) and MCAP English Language Arts (29.2% vs. 47.9% state average). The school's performance is particularly concerning for specific student subgroups, ranking 27th out of 31 Maryland high schools for female students and 31st out of 35 for male students, both with a 1-star rating. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (66.67%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Mardela Middle & High, Washington Academy and High School generally underperforms, with lower proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics (22.3% vs. 8.3%) and MCAP English Language Arts (70.8% vs. 29.2%). The school's inconsistent ranking, ranging from 28th out of 32 Maryland high schools in 2020-2021 to 156th out of 225 in 2021-2022, suggests that its performance is not consistently improving or declining, but rather experiencing significant year-to-year variations.

Detail:

Public 8-12

10902 Old Princess Anne Rd
Princess Anne, MD 21853-9802

(410) 651-0480

District: Somerset County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,655

Feeder schools for Washington Academy and High School:

Elementary:	Deal Island School
	Greenwood Elementary School
	Princess Anne Elementary School
Middle:	Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 616

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.9%

White:

24.0%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Academy and High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.68. (See more...)

Compare Details Washington Academy and High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Washington Academy and High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 Washington Academy and High School has the largest high school student body size in the Somerset County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (58.9%), White (24%), Hispanic (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Somerset County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Academy and High School is 15.4, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Somerset County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Washington Academy and High School employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Academy and High School is $23,655. 1 high schools in the Somerset County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Washington Academy and High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Somerset County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset County Public Schools 23^rd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Washington Academy and High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2014	50.53	189^th	339	44.2%
2015	38.05	193^rd	315	38.7%
2016	34.30	204^th	314	35.0%
2018	23.95	237^th	328	27.7%
2019	41.68	168^th	316	46.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Washington Academy and High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.28	172^nd	210	18.1%

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

Rank History for Washington Academy and High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Washington Academy and High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	40.06	131^st	201	34.8%
2005	36.21	137^th	204	32.8%
2006	34.67	144^th	204	29.4%
2007	39.34	135^th	209	35.4%
2008	39.21	154^th	214	28.0%
2009	40.04	151^st	213	29.1%
2010	62.12	110^th	220	50.0%
2011	18.20	159^th	183	13.1%
2012	40.37	125^th	187	33.2%
2013	26.58	143^rd	185	22.7%
2014	44.96	159^th	231	31.2%
2015	46.97	135^th	233	42.1%
2016	34.11	160^th	233	31.3%
2017	27.45	128^th	180	28.9%
2018	22.94	144^th	197	26.9%
2019	20.35	125^th	138	9.4%
2021	27.29	28^th	32	12.5%
2022	26.53	156^th	225	30.7%
2023	21.09	117^th	127	7.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Washington Academy and High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.25	27^th	31	12.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Washington Academy and High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.34	31^st	35	11.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Washington Academy and High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.92	27^th	40	32.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Washington Academy and High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	331	312	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	644
1990	331	312	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
1991	245	276	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1992	291	255	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1993	304	285	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
1994	309	291	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	608
1995	269	334	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1996	269	334	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1997	246	313	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
1998	261	289	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
1999	271	258	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	533
2000	258	253	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	515
2001	236	242	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	486
2002	231	242	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
2003	231	242	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
2004	229	269	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
2005	302	334	11	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
2006	295	362	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	673
2007	283	347	2	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	649
2008	274	331	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	621
2009	267	358	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	643
2010	263	324	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	602
2011	244	288	4	12	1	1	44	0	594
2012	223	268	5	14	0	0	44	0	554
2013	236	279	7	15	1	0	35	0	573
2014	218	292	9	24	0	0	41	0	584
2015	226	303	9	19	0	0	41	0	598
2016	222	300	8	21	1	0	40	0	592
2017	213	308	6	35	1	0	42	0	605
2018	204	297	5	34	0	0	39	0	579
2019	207	301	4	31	0	1	32	0	576
2020	195	301	4	37	0	1	36	0	574
2021	191	308	9	43	0	1	37	0	589
2022	165	307	9	46	0	1	38	0	566
2023	168	327	9	51	0	1	41	0	597
2024	148	363	8	57	1	2	37	0	616

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Academy and High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	644	39.5	16.3	n/a
1990	644	38.1	16.9	20.7
1991	521	34.0	15.3	20.2
1992	548	36.0	15.2	26.8
1993	591	34.0	17.4	24.9
1994	608	34.0	17.9	36.2
1995	606	35.0	17.3	38.9
1996	606	35.0	17.3	38.9
1997	561	37.0	15.2	39.6
1998	550	32.9	16.7	40.7
1999	533	33.0	16.2	43.7
2000	515	32.8	15.7	47.2
2001	486	32.0	15.2	47.5
2002	478	31.0	15.4	52.3
2003	478	31.0	15.4	52.3
2004	502	32.7	15.4	47.8
2005	655	40.0	16.4	51.5
2006	673	46.0	14.6	48.7
2007	649	48.0	13.5	48.7
2008	621	51.0	12.2	44.1
2009	643	51.5	12.5	52.3
2010	602	46.0	13.0	55.3
2011	594	45.0	13.2	58.1
2012	554	43.0	12.8	61.7
2013	573	35.0	16.3	n/a
2014	584	36.0	16.2	70.4
2015	598	33.0	18.1	77.8
2016	592	35.0	16.9	73
2017	605	36.8	16.4	100
2018	579	39.6	14.6	100
2019	576	40.0	14.4	100
2020	574	37.9	15.1	53.3
2021	589	36.1	16.3	50.9
2022	566	40.8	13.8	52.3
2023	597	39.0	15.3	66.7
2024	616	40.0	15.4	72.9

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 Washington Academy and High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	644	39.5	16.3	n/a
1990	644	38.1	16.9	20.7
1991	521	34.0	15.3	20.2
1992	548	36.0	15.2	26.8
1993	591	34.0	17.4	24.9
1994	608	34.0	17.9	36.2
1995	606	35.0	17.3	38.9
1996	606	35.0	17.3	38.9
1997	561	37.0	15.2	39.6
1998	550	32.9	16.7	40.7
1999	533	33.0	16.2	43.7
2000	515	32.8	15.7	47.2
2001	486	32.0	15.2	47.5
2002	478	31.0	15.4	52.3
2003	478	31.0	15.4	52.3
2004	502	32.7	15.4	47.8
2005	655	40.0	16.4	51.5
2006	673	46.0	14.6	48.7
2007	649	48.0	13.5	48.7
2008	621	51.0	12.2	44.1
2009	643	51.5	12.5	52.3
2010	602	46.0	13.0	55.3
2011	594	45.0	13.2	58.1
2012	554	43.0	12.8	61.7
2013	573	35.0	16.3	n/a
2014	584	36.0	16.2	70.4
2015	598	33.0	18.1	77.8
2016	592	35.0	16.9	73
2017	605	36.8	16.4	100
2018	579	39.6	14.6	100
2019	576	40.0	14.4	100
2020	574	37.9	15.1	53.3
2021	589	36.1	16.3	50.9
2022	566	40.8	13.8	52.3
2023	597	39.0	15.3	66.7
2024	616	40.0	15.4	72.9

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 Washington Academy and High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,059 (11.2%)	$16,340 (88.8%)	$18,399
2020	$1,048 (5.6%)	$17,734 (94.4%)	$18,783
2021	$2,603 (13.8%)	$16,229 (86.2%)	$18,831
2022	$2,397 (11.8%)	$17,838 (88.2%)	$20,235
2023	$4,285 (18.1%)	$19,370 (81.9%)	$23,655

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Academy and High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 125^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 117^th of 127 High schools	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	576	597	3.6%
African American	301	327	8.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	9	125%
Hispanic	31	51	64.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	207	168	18.8%
Two or More Races	32	41	28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	66.7%	33.3%

Schools Near Washington Academy and High School

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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)	MCAP Science (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 8th Grade	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	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Academy and High School	Public	8-12	10902 Old Princess Anne Rd	Princess Anne	21853	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 651-0480	616	40	15.4	72.9%	148 (24.0%)	363 (58.9%)	57 (9.3%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (6.0%)								(n/a)		15.7	32.8	25.9				5.6	$23,655	$4,285	$19,370
Somerset County Technical High School	Public	9-12	79894 Tawes Campus Road	Westover	21871	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 651-2285	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pocomoke High	Public	9-12	1817 Old Virginia Rd	Pocomoke City	21851	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5180	351	34	10.4		128 (36.5%)	160 (45.6%)	29 (8.3%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.7%)	35.3	104^th of 146 public high schools	28.8%		37.1	93^rd of 127 public high schools	26.8%	11	11.5		68.1	68.1	9.0	21.7	9.4		$28,539	$2,590	$25,949
James M. Bennett High	Public	9-12	300 E College Avenue	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5141	1,379	96	14.3	45.3%	549 (39.8%)	451 (32.7%)	213 (15.4%)	69 (5.0%)	9 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (6.2%)	26.6	126^th of 146 public high schools	13.7%					(n/a)	7.4		45.6	45.6		14.4	8.7		$17,910	$2,651	$15,259
Parkside High	Public	9-12	1015 Beaglin Park Dr	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5143	1,223	107	11.4	52.5%	572 (46.8%)	385 (31.5%)	130 (10.6%)	37 (3.0%)	13 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (6.8%)	36.4	99^th of 146 public high schools	32.2%					(n/a)			47.7	47.7		13.6			$18,663	$2,529	$16,134
Wicomico County Evening High	Public	10-12	916 S. Schumaker Dr	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-4537	36	10	3.6	50.0%	14 (38.9%)	11 (30.6%)	7 (19.4%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.3%)								(n/a)									$37,967	$5,306	$32,661
Wicomico High	Public	9-12	201 Long Avenue	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5146	1,307	93	14.0	64.3%	257 (19.7%)	640 (49.0%)	254 (19.4%)	28 (2.1%)	12 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	111 (8.5%)	15.9	138^th of 146 public high schools	5.5%					(n/a)			32.4	32.4		5.8			$17,965	$2,719	$15,246
Crisfield Academy and High School	Public	8-12	210 N Somerset Avenue	Crisfield	21817	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 968-0150	373	33	11.3	66.5%	208 (55.8%)	86 (23.1%)	46 (12.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.0%)	28.8	122^nd of 146 public high schools	16.4%		18	122^nd of 127 public high schools	3.9%		11.1	28.4	45.9	39.3	15.1			10.5	$28,608	$4,555	$24,054
Snow Hill High	Public	9-12	305 S Church St	Snow Hill	21863	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5270	341	32	10.6	100.0%	190 (55.7%)	93 (27.3%)	20 (5.9%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.4%)	46.4	66^th of 146 public high schools	54.8%		45.6	71^st of 127 public high schools	44.1%	5	24.7		76.1	76.1	20.8	32.8	25.0		$29,078	$2,712	$26,366
Worcester Technical High School	Public	9-12	6290 Worcester Hwy	Newark	21841	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5050	0	27	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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