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Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School

Summary:

Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School is a public high school in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving grades 11-12 with a total enrollment of 548 students. The school is part of the Washington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 11th out of 24 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 6.5% of students were proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics, compared to 24.9% in the district and 23.3% statewide. The school also struggles in Algebra I and Algebra II, with proficiency rates of 14.3% and 6%, respectively, well below the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from a high of 32nd out of 187 Maryland high schools in the 2011-2012 school year to 119th out of 127 in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Boonsboro High, Clear Spring High, and Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School stands out as the lowest-performing in terms of standardized test scores and statewide rankings. The school's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 43.98%, suggests that it serves a more economically disadvantaged population compared to some of the nearby schools, which could be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public

 50 W Oak Ridge Dr
       Hagerstown, MD  21740-7302

(301) 766-8050

District: Washington County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,142 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Hispanic:
10.6%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44% Help


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Compare Details Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.35. (See more...)
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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 (73.4%), Hispanic (10.6%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School employs 33.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School is $15,142.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 12th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 69.12 87th 214 59.3%
2009 69.74 81st 213 62.0%
2010 71.07 78th 220 64.5%
2011 72.75 53rd 183 71.0%
2012 79.03 32nd 187 82.9%
2013 73.56 50th 185 73.0%
2014 79.26 43rd 231 81.4%
2015 65.89 60th 233 74.2%
2016 68.14 49th 233 79.0%
2017 59.89 54th 180 70.0%
2018 56.01 64th 197 67.5%
2019 21.83 123rd 138 10.9%
2022 35.11 128th 225 43.1%
2023 20.35 119th 127 6.3%
See the entire list of Maryland School Rankings!

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

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Enrollment information for Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 299 6 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1996 299 6 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1997 342 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 330 8 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 342
1999 316 15 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 334
2000 338 13 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2001 322 12 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 355 17 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2003 355 17 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2004 375 22 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 346 17 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2006 342 25 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2007 326 24 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2008 340 23 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2009 341 18 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2010 398 39 9 17 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2011 381 35 7 18 0 0 19 0 460
2012 380 32 5 17 0 0 20 0 454
2013 412 31 2 25 1 0 19 0 490
2014 431 35 2 27 0 0 25 0 520
2015 429 43 6 27 0 0 27 0 532
2016 434 49 7 28 0 0 26 0 544
2017 467 55 11 30 1 0 30 0 594
2018 454 54 15 33 1 0 32 0 589
2019 427 59 14 57 1 1 37 0 596
2020 435 53 16 74 1 1 33 0 613
2021 409 33 9 73 1 1 28 0 554
2022 418 39 4 58 0 1 27 0 547
2023 402 56 7 58 0 1 24 0 548

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 Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 309 31.6 9.8 0
1996 309 31.6 9.8 0
1997 352 27.5 12.8 n/a
1998 342 28.5 12.0 0
1999 334 28.5 11.7 0
2000 356 30.5 11.7 0
2001 337 27.5 12.3 0
2002 378 28.5 13.3 n/a
2003 378 28.5 13.3 n/a
2004 405 29.5 13.7 25.4
2005 371 29.0 12.8 25.9
2006 380 29.0 13.1 25.3
2007 361 30.0 12.0 n/a
2008 376 32.0 11.8 n/a
2009 378 32.5 11.6 n/a
2010 464 31.5 14.7 0
2011 460 32.5 14.1 0
2012 454 34.5 13.1 0
2013 490 35.5 13.8 0
2014 520 36.5 14.2 0
2015 532 36.0 14.7 0
2016 544 36.0 15.1 0
2017 594 34.0 17.4 32.3
2018 589 35.0 16.8 34.5
2019 596 35.0 17.0 36.1
2020 613 35.7 17.1 44.5
2021 554 35.6 15.5 40.4
2022 547 34.6 15.8 41.9
2023 548 33.6 16.3 44

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 Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 309 31.6 9.8 0
1996 309 31.6 9.8 0
1997 352 27.5 12.8 n/a
1998 342 28.5 12.0 0
1999 334 28.5 11.7 0
2000 356 30.5 11.7 0
2001 337 27.5 12.3 0
2002 378 28.5 13.3 n/a
2003 378 28.5 13.3 n/a
2004 405 29.5 13.7 25.4
2005 371 29.0 12.8 25.9
2006 380 29.0 13.1 25.3
2007 361 30.0 12.0 n/a
2008 376 32.0 11.8 n/a
2009 378 32.5 11.6 n/a
2010 464 31.5 14.7 0
2011 460 32.5 14.1 0
2012 454 34.5 13.1 0
2013 490 35.5 13.8 0
2014 520 36.5 14.2 0
2015 532 36.0 14.7 0
2016 544 36.0 15.1 0
2017 594 34.0 17.4 32.3
2018 589 35.0 16.8 34.5
2019 596 35.0 17.0 36.1
2020 613 35.7 17.1 44.5
2021 554 35.6 15.5 40.4
2022 547 34.6 15.8 41.9
2023 548 33.6 16.3 44

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 Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $805 (6.1%) $12,362 (93.9%) $13,167
2020 $652 (5.5%) $11,325 (94.8%) $11,951
2021 $1,718 (12.3%) $12,320 (87.9%) $14,011
2022 $1,155 (8.1%) $13,076 (91.9%) $14,230
2023 $1,329 (8.8%) $13,812 (91.2%) $15,142

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 123rd of 138 High schoolsRanks 119th of 127 High schools
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students596548
 8.1%
African American5956
 5.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian147
 50%
Hispanic5758
 1.8%
Pacific Islander11
White427402
 5.9%
Two or More Races3724
 35.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%44%
 7.9%

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Students at Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School.


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