Clear Spring High

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Clear Spring High ranks 59 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clear Spring High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Clear Spring, Maryland, with a student population of 451 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently performs above state and district averages on academic assessments, ranking in the top half of Maryland high schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clear Spring High stands out for its strong academic performance, with 66.2% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in MCAP English Language Arts, compared to 64% for the Washington County Public Schools district and 55.3% for the state. The school also has a higher percentage of students proficient in MCAP Algebra I at 31.1%, compared to 25.2% for the district and 20% for the state. However, the school's racial diversity is significantly lower than nearby schools, with 86.92% of students identifying as white.

Compared to other local high schools, Clear Spring High outperforms Smithsburg High and Hancock Middle Senior High in academic metrics, but lags behind the higher-performing Boonsboro High and Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. Additionally, Clear Spring High has a higher spending per student ($15,408 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success, but the school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from lower-income families.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

12630 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722-1361

(301) 766-8082

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,036

Feeder schools for Clear Spring High:

Elementary:	Clear Spring Elementary
Middle:	Clear Spring Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 451

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Hispanic:

7.1%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clear Spring High ranks better than 59.6% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3^rd among 8 ranked high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clear Spring High 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 Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), Hispanic (7.1%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clear Spring High is 15.2, which is the 4^th best among 8 high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Clear Spring High employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clear Spring High is $18,036, which is the 3^rd highest among 8 high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Spring High 59^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Clear Spring High in the ranking list.)

Washington County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Clear Spring High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	58.84	24^th	201	88.1%
2005	47.03	114^th	204	44.1%
2006	79.82	16^th	204	92.2%
2007	74.95	32^nd	209	84.7%
2008	78.70	35^th	214	83.6%
2009	75.80	51^st	213	76.1%
2010	77.88	45^th	220	79.5%
2011	83.28	21^st	183	88.5%
2012	78.80	34^th	187	81.8%
2013	83.64	13^th	185	93.0%
2014	81.06	22^nd	231	90.5%
2015	58.77	83^rd	233	64.4%
2016	66.59	63^rd	233	73.0%
2017	32.60	117^th	180	35.0%
2018	63.94	39^th	197	80.2%
2019	64.50	38^th	138	72.5%
2022	53.16	59^th	225	73.8%
2023	57.39	36^th	127	71.7%
2024	49.62	59^th	146	59.6%

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

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clear Spring High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	466	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	467
1990	454	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	456
1991	426	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	430
1992	403	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	405
1993	428	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	435
1994	438	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	445
1995	434	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	441
1996	434	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	441
1997	408	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	412
1998	426	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	434
1999	404	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	412
2000	399	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	406
2001	432	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	435
2002	431	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	437
2003	431	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	437
2004	467	2	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	476
2005	510	6	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	524
2006	536	9	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	554
2007	540	6	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	552
2008	534	7	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	547
2009	509	5	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	521
2010	487	10	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	502
2011	491	3	0	10	1	0	5	510
2012	484	1	0	12	1	0	9	507
2013	477	3	2	10	2	0	12	506
2014	481	3	2	6	1	0	8	501
2015	501	7	1	11	0	0	8	528
2016	483	9	2	11	0	0	9	514
2017	439	14	1	11	0	0	14	479
2018	430	11	2	13	0	0	17	473
2019	412	9	2	19	0	0	20	462
2020	415	8	2	20	0	0	15	460
2021	424	8	2	22	0	0	14	470
2022	412	10	0	21	0	0	12	455
2023	392	13	1	32	0	0	13	451

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 Clear Spring High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	467	27.6	16.9	n/a
1990	456	26.6	17.1	7
1991	430	25.6	16.7	6.5
1992	405	25.0	16.2	11.6
1993	435	25.0	17.4	10.8
1994	445	25.0	17.8	14.2
1995	441	29.0	15.2	14.5
1996	441	29.0	15.2	14.5
1997	412	27.0	15.3	14.8
1998	434	28.0	15.5	13.4
1999	412	28.0	14.7	17.7
2000	406	28.0	14.5	18.7
2001	435	28.0	15.5	19.3
2002	437	29.0	15.1	20.1
2003	437	29.0	15.1	20.1
2004	476	29.0	16.4	17.6
2005	524	31.0	16.9	22.9
2006	554	33.0	16.8	22.6
2007	552	34.0	16.2	21.4
2008	547	36.0	15.2	23
2009	521	36.0	14.5	27.8
2010	502	36.0	13.9	31.1
2011	510	36.0	14.1	31.2
2012	507	35.0	14.4	32.1
2013	506	34.0	14.8	33.2
2014	501	31.6	15.8	35.5
2015	528	31.0	17.0	34.1
2016	514	32.0	16.0	34.4
2017	479	32.0	14.9	35.3
2018	473	32.0	14.7	34.5
2019	462	31.6	14.6	31.4
2020	460	30.5	15.0	32
2021	470	30.6	15.3	30.9
2022	455	30.5	14.9	34.9
2023	451	29.5	15.2	49.2

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 Clear Spring High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	467	27.6	16.9	n/a
1990	456	26.6	17.1	7
1991	430	25.6	16.7	6.5
1992	405	25.0	16.2	11.6
1993	435	25.0	17.4	10.8
1994	445	25.0	17.8	14.2
1995	441	29.0	15.2	14.5
1996	441	29.0	15.2	14.5
1997	412	27.0	15.3	14.8
1998	434	28.0	15.5	13.4
1999	412	28.0	14.7	17.7
2000	406	28.0	14.5	18.7
2001	435	28.0	15.5	19.3
2002	437	29.0	15.1	20.1
2003	437	29.0	15.1	20.1
2004	476	29.0	16.4	17.6
2005	524	31.0	16.9	22.9
2006	554	33.0	16.8	22.6
2007	552	34.0	16.2	21.4
2008	547	36.0	15.2	23
2009	521	36.0	14.5	27.8
2010	502	36.0	13.9	31.1
2011	510	36.0	14.1	31.2
2012	507	35.0	14.4	32.1
2013	506	34.0	14.8	33.2
2014	501	31.6	15.8	35.5
2015	528	31.0	17.0	34.1
2016	514	32.0	16.0	34.4
2017	479	32.0	14.9	35.3
2018	473	32.0	14.7	34.5
2019	462	31.6	14.6	31.4
2020	460	30.5	15.0	32
2021	470	30.6	15.3	30.9
2022	455	30.5	14.9	34.9
2023	451	29.5	15.2	49.2

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 Clear Spring High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$932 (6.0%)	$14,477 (94.0%)	$15,409
2020	$786 (5.4%)	$13,675 (94.7%)	$14,435
2021	$1,894 (12.3%)	$13,541 (87.9%)	$15,408
2022	$1,411 (8.8%)	$14,567 (91.2%)	$15,978
2023	$1,565 (8.7%)	$16,471 (91.3%)	$18,036

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clear Spring High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 36^th of 127 High schools	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	462	451	2.4%
African American	9	13	44.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	19	32	68.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	412	392	4.9%
Two or More Races	20	13	35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.4%	49.2%	17.8%

Schools Near Clear Spring 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)	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 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	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
Clear Spring High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12630 Broadfording Rd	Clear Spring	21722	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8082	451	30	15.2	49.2%	392 (86.9%)	13 (2.9%)	32 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	49.6	59^th of 146 public high schools	59.6%		57.4	36^th of 127 public high schools	71.7%	23				27.3				66.2	66.2	31.1		19.2		$18,036	$1,565	$16,471
Williamsport High	Public	9-12	5 S Clifton Dr	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8423	959	57	16.8	63.0%	641 (66.8%)	95 (9.9%)	150 (15.6%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.5%)	45.6	70^th of 146 public high schools	52.1%		37.6	91^st of 127 public high schools	28.3%	21				11.3				64.0	64.0	15.8				$28,135	$14,468	$13,666
Washington County Job Development Center	Public	12	1350 Marshall St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8214	46	6	7.6	56.5%	28 (60.9%)	11 (23.9%)	4 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)								(n/a)														$9,713	$2,174	$7,540
South Hagerstown High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1101 S Potomac St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8369	1,487	87	17.0	77.7%	524 (35.2%)	416 (28.0%)	309 (20.8%)	40 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	197 (13.2%)	37.4	93^rd of 146 public high schools	36.3%		27.6	109^th of 127 public high schools	14.2%	16				8.3				57.8	57.8	10.8				$14,915	$3,079	$11,835
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	7-11 S. Potomac Street	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8840	342	23	15.2	28.9%	242 (70.8%)	30 (8.8%)	33 (9.6%)	16 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	58.5	36^th of 146 public high schools	75.3%		61.1	30^th of 127 public high schools	76.4%	6				31.0				92.4	92.4	31.8		29.9		$16,769	$1,128	$15,640
North Hagerstown High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1200 Pennsylvania Ave	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8238	1,438	74	19.4	61.5%	658 (45.8%)	341 (23.7%)	250 (17.4%)	58 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	128 (8.9%)	39.9	88^th of 146 public high schools	39.7%		36.6	95^th of 127 public high schools	25.2%	7				11.0				60.1	60.1	15.3				$14,222	$1,854	$12,368
Hancock Middle Senior High	Public	6-12	289 W Main St	Hancock	21750	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8186	219	21	10.6	68.5%	207 (94.5%)	3 (1.4%)	6 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	35.1	105^th of 146 public high schools	28.1%		24.5	111^th of 127 public high schools	12.6%	6	15.6	10.0	5.9	10.5	34.4	60.0	42.4	60.8	50.7	12.0			13.9	$22,952	$1,942	$21,009
Boonsboro High	Public	9-12	10 Campus Ave	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8022	747	52	14.3	35.7%	638 (85.4%)	14 (1.9%)	44 (5.9%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.4%)	55.5	42^nd of 146 public high schools	71.2%		64.5	23^rd of 127 public high schools	81.9%	19				33.1				68.5	68.5	32.9	42.3	28.2		$16,562	$1,434	$15,128
Smithsburg High	Public	9-12	66 N Main St	Smithsburg	21783	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8337	717	43	16.5	45.9%	553 (77.1%)	56 (7.8%)	57 (7.9%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.3%)	40.9	83^rd of 146 public high schools	43.2%		45.2	72^nd of 127 public high schools	43.3%	11				16.8				74.8	74.8	19.6		11.4		$17,781	$2,582	$15,199

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Spring High

Is Clear Spring High a good school?

Clear Spring High ranks 59^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clear Spring High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Clear Spring High.

What is the racial makeup of Clear Spring High?

Students at Clear Spring High are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Clear Spring High in?

Washington County Public Schools

What schools feed into Clear Spring High?

Clear Spring High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clear Spring Elementary
Middle : Clear Spring Middle

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