North Hagerstown High

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North Hagerstown High ranks 88 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Hagerstown High is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in Hagerstown, Maryland, which is part of the Washington County Public Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with 45.76% White, 23.71% African American, and 17.39% Hispanic students.

While North Hagerstown High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (61.47%), its academic performance lags behind nearby schools like Clear Spring High, Boonsboro High, and Smithsburg High. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 11% of North Hagerstown High students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 25.6% in the district and 24.1% statewide. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maryland high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite these challenges, North Hagerstown High has a more racially diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, and its spending per student and student-teacher ratio are on par with the surrounding schools. The school's performance may be influenced by its high percentage of students from low-income families, but additional factors may also be at play. Parents considering North Hagerstown High should carefully weigh the school's strengths and weaknesses against their child's needs and the options available in the Washington County Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1200 Pennsylvania Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742-3131

(301) 766-8238

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
88^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,222

Feeder schools for North Hagerstown High:

Elementary:	Fountaindale Elementary
	Pangborn Elementary
	Paramount Elementary
	Potomac Heights Elementary
Middle:	Northern Middle
	Western Heights Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 1,438

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.8%

African American:

23.7%

Hispanic:

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Hagerstown High ranks worse than 60.3% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6^th among 8 ranked high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.85. (See more...)

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

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 Student population at North Hagerstown High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.8%), African American (23.7%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Hagerstown High is 19.4, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare North Hagerstown High employs 74 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Hagerstown High is $14,222. 7 high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks North Hagerstown High 88^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See North Hagerstown 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 North Hagerstown High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	54.45	52^nd	201	74.1%
2005	64.54	46^th	204	77.5%
2006	68.83	48^th	204	76.5%
2007	75.91	28^th	209	86.6%
2008	69.26	86^th	214	59.8%
2009	69.33	84^th	213	60.6%
2010	75.40	57^th	220	74.1%
2011	69.94	60^th	183	67.2%
2012	77.21	39^th	187	79.1%
2013	68.46	75^th	185	59.5%
2014	66.04	111^th	231	51.9%
2015	54.30	102^nd	233	56.2%
2016	53.10	108^th	233	53.6%
2017	37.30	106^th	180	41.1%
2018	40.76	96^th	197	51.3%
2019	32.21	103^rd	138	25.4%
2022	38.17	116^th	225	48.4%
2023	36.56	95^th	127	25.2%
2024	39.85	88^th	146	39.7%

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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 North Hagerstown High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1043	58	19	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1123
1990	990	59	15	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1070
1991	919	58	16	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	1000
1992	938	65	16	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1025
1993	956	77	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1052
1994	992	83	15	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1098
1995	960	86	12	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1064
1996	960	86	12	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1064
1997	995	110	14	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1127
1998	1024	121	19	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1170
1999	1079	133	28	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1256
2000	1063	147	29	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	1254
2001	1022	153	45	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1233
2002	969	163	42	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	1194
2003	969	163	42	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	1194
2004	980	195	29	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	1229
2005	997	211	24	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	1265
2006	962	207	24	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	1227
2007	953	254	31	59	1	n/a	n/a	0	1298
2008	941	254	39	68	4	n/a	n/a	0	1306
2009	957	255	42	69	3	n/a	n/a	0	1326
2010	850	287	48	61	7	n/a	n/a	0	1253
2011	831	249	38	81	3	0	67	0	1269
2012	828	252	40	89	1	0	55	0	1265
2013	830	270	37	94	1	0	66	0	1298
2014	813	282	31	101	1	2	82	0	1312
2015	752	298	35	93	2	3	102	0	1285
2016	740	272	36	104	2	2	106	0	1262
2017	699	273	36	131	4	3	118	0	1264
2018	723	271	42	162	5	3	122	0	1328
2019	722	280	50	170	4	2	110	0	1338
2020	687	259	50	183	2	1	129	0	1311
2021	653	278	54	205	1	2	150	0	1343
2022	660	312	66	196	3	3	138	0	1378
2023	658	341	58	250	0	2	128	1	1438

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 North Hagerstown High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1123	68.0	16.5	n/a
1990	1070	64.0	16.7	7
1991	1000	63.0	15.8	9.7
1992	1025	60.0	17.0	12.9
1993	1052	61.0	17.2	12.5
1994	1098	61.0	18.0	14.6
1995	1064	65.5	16.2	15.5
1996	1064	65.5	16.2	15.5
1997	1127	63.0	17.9	17.7
1998	1170	66.0	17.7	18
1999	1256	66.0	19.0	21.7
2000	1254	74.0	16.9	23.6
2001	1233	71.0	17.4	20.9
2002	1194	76.0	15.7	26
2003	1194	76.0	15.7	26
2004	1229	71.0	17.3	26.4
2005	1265	72.0	17.6	30.3
2006	1227	77.0	15.9	26.7
2007	1298	78.0	16.6	30.7
2008	1306	79.0	16.5	36.1
2009	1326	79.0	16.8	37.8
2010	1253	82.0	15.2	38.6
2011	1269	78.0	16.2	40
2012	1265	75.0	16.8	43.3
2013	1298	74.0	17.5	44.3
2014	1312	76.0	17.2	47.3
2015	1285	75.0	17.1	48.2
2016	1262	75.0	16.8	47.2
2017	1264	70.5	17.9	47.2
2018	1328	71.0	18.7	41.9
2019	1338	75.0	17.8	41.6
2020	1311	76.0	17.2	52.3
2021	1343	77.0	17.4	52.4
2022	1378	74.0	18.6	54.4
2023	1438	74.0	19.4	61.5

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 North Hagerstown High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1123	68.0	16.5	n/a
1990	1070	64.0	16.7	7
1991	1000	63.0	15.8	9.7
1992	1025	60.0	17.0	12.9
1993	1052	61.0	17.2	12.5
1994	1098	61.0	18.0	14.6
1995	1064	65.5	16.2	15.5
1996	1064	65.5	16.2	15.5
1997	1127	63.0	17.9	17.7
1998	1170	66.0	17.7	18
1999	1256	66.0	19.0	21.7
2000	1254	74.0	16.9	23.6
2001	1233	71.0	17.4	20.9
2002	1194	76.0	15.7	26
2003	1194	76.0	15.7	26
2004	1229	71.0	17.3	26.4
2005	1265	72.0	17.6	30.3
2006	1227	77.0	15.9	26.7
2007	1298	78.0	16.6	30.7
2008	1306	79.0	16.5	36.1
2009	1326	79.0	16.8	37.8
2010	1253	82.0	15.2	38.6
2011	1269	78.0	16.2	40
2012	1265	75.0	16.8	43.3
2013	1298	74.0	17.5	44.3
2014	1312	76.0	17.2	47.3
2015	1285	75.0	17.1	48.2
2016	1262	75.0	16.8	47.2
2017	1264	70.5	17.9	47.2
2018	1328	71.0	18.7	41.9
2019	1338	75.0	17.8	41.6
2020	1311	76.0	17.2	52.3
2021	1343	77.0	17.4	52.4
2022	1378	74.0	18.6	54.4
2023	1438	74.0	19.4	61.5

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 North Hagerstown High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$931 (7.4%)	$11,609 (92.6%)	$12,540
2020	$772 (6.5%)	$11,087 (93.7%)	$11,832
2021	$1,769 (13.9%)	$10,964 (86.3%)	$12,706
2022	$1,321 (10.4%)	$11,333 (89.6%)	$12,653
2023	$1,854 (13.0%)	$12,368 (87.0%)	$14,222

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Hagerstown High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 138 High schools	Ranks 95^th of 127 High schools	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1338	1438	7.5%
African American	280	341	21.8%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	50	58	16%
Hispanic	170	250	47.1%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	722	658	8.9%
Two or More Races	110	128	16.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.6%	61.5%	19.8%

Schools Near North Hagerstown 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Catoctin High	Public	9-12	14745 Sabillasville Rd	Thurmont	21788	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-8100	784	42	18.6	33.7%	668 (85.2%)	14 (1.8%)	62 (7.9%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (3.8%)	29.6	121^st of 146 public high schools	17.1%		37.1	94^th of 127 public high schools	26.0%	27	14.7	52.4	52.4	15.0		12.8	$16,836	$853	$15,983
Middletown High	Public	9-12	200 Schoolhouse Dr	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-7400	1,097	54	20.3	17.0%	884 (80.6%)	33 (3.0%)	105 (9.6%)	19 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (4.7%)	43.5	77^th of 146 public high schools	47.3%		46.7	66^th of 127 public high schools	48.0%	11	19.1	67.5	67.5	12.3	78.6	25.5	$15,015	$786	$14,229

Frequently Asked Questions about North Hagerstown High

What is the racial makeup of North Hagerstown High?

Students at North Hagerstown High are 46% White, 24% African American, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend North Hagerstown High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,438 students attended North Hagerstown High.

What district is North Hagerstown High in?

Washington County Public Schools

What schools feed into North Hagerstown High?

North Hagerstown High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fountaindale Elementary
Elementary : Pangborn Elementary
Elementary : Paramount Elementary
Elementary : Potomac Heights Elementary
Middle : Northern Middle
Middle : Western Heights Middle

Is North Hagerstown High a good school?

North Hagerstown High ranks 88^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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