South Hagerstown High

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South Hagerstown High ranks 93 rd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

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

While South Hagerstown High has a diverse student body, it has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.3% of students were proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics, far below the district (25.6%) and state (24.1%) averages. The school also has low proficiency rates in MCAP/English Language Arts and MCAP/Algebra I. As a result, South Hagerstown High has a low statewide ranking, placing 93rd out of 146 Maryland high schools, and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like Clear Spring High, Smithsburg High, and Boonsboro High, South Hagerstown High has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (77.67%) and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17:1. These factors likely contribute to the school's academic challenges and suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1101 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740-7322

(301) 766-8369

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,915

Feeder schools for South Hagerstown High:

Elementary:	Bester Elementary
	Eastern Elementary
	Emma K. Doub Elementary
	Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
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	Salem Avenue Elementary
Middle:	E. Russell Hicks Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,487

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.2%

African American:

28.0%

Hispanic:

20.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Hagerstown High ranks worse than 63.7% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7^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 37.42. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Hagerstown 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 South Hagerstown High has the largest high school student body size in the Washington County Public Schools District. Student population at South Hagerstown High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.2%), African American (28%), Hispanic (20.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Hagerstown High is 17. 7 high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare South Hagerstown High employs 87 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Hagerstown High is $14,915. 6 high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks South Hagerstown High 93^rd of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See South 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 South Hagerstown High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	55.87	45^th	201	77.6%
2005	49.41	106^th	204	48.0%
2006	54.33	95^th	204	53.4%
2007	62.25	80^th	209	61.7%
2008	60.57	118^th	214	44.9%
2009	65.75	101^st	213	52.6%
2010	70.89	79^th	220	64.1%
2011	58.31	93^rd	183	49.2%
2012	48.42	120^th	187	35.8%
2013	38.31	126^th	185	31.9%
2014	60.41	135^th	231	41.6%
2015	43.42	143^rd	233	38.6%
2016	49.70	119^th	233	48.9%
2017	28.61	125^th	180	30.6%
2018	42.06	94^th	197	52.3%
2019	30.58	107^th	138	22.5%
2022	32.61	133^rd	225	40.9%
2023	27.56	109^th	127	14.2%
2024	37.42	93^rd	146	36.3%

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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 South Hagerstown High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	891	58	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	955
1990	819	52	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	880
1991	761	55	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	828
1992	756	65	17	3	0	n/a	n/a	841
1993	766	74	16	4	1	n/a	n/a	861
1994	804	90	14	14	0	n/a	n/a	922
1995	813	79	23	24	0	n/a	n/a	939
1996	813	79	23	24	0	n/a	n/a	939
1997	740	67	15	20	0	n/a	n/a	842
1998	707	57	17	18	1	n/a	n/a	800
1999	712	60	15	14	2	n/a	n/a	803
2000	697	79	13	18	1	n/a	n/a	808
2001	739	92	13	20	2	n/a	n/a	866
2002	764	122	13	33	2	n/a	n/a	934
2003	764	122	13	33	2	n/a	n/a	934
2004	877	132	12	42	4	n/a	n/a	1067
2005	918	176	19	36	3	n/a	n/a	1152
2006	899	198	15	55	4	n/a	n/a	1171
2007	916	222	23	77	2	n/a	n/a	1240
2008	927	273	23	75	3	n/a	n/a	1301
2009	886	301	23	66	6	n/a	n/a	1282
2010	822	334	17	63	5	n/a	n/a	1241
2011	744	300	16	99	3	0	108	1270
2012	726	328	15	100	1	0	98	1268
2013	717	362	15	102	1	2	94	1293
2014	723	356	18	116	1	0	78	1292
2015	674	335	29	122	3	1	102	1266
2016	642	359	26	111	5	1	114	1258
2017	617	375	25	129	3	2	137	1288
2018	592	375	31	141	3	2	160	1304
2019	580	325	44	147	2	1	160	1259
2020	586	358	50	167	2	3	179	1345
2021	582	351	47	212	1	1	187	1381
2022	556	346	49	272	0	1	193	1417
2023	524	416	40	309	0	1	197	1487

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 South Hagerstown High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	955	57.5	16.6	n/a
1990	880	56.5	15.5	12.8
1991	828	51.5	16.0	17.1
1992	841	53.5	15.7	24.3
1993	861	54.9	15.7	23.7
1994	922	54.0	17.1	28
1995	939	54.6	17.2	34.3
1996	939	54.6	17.2	34.3
1997	842	55.5	15.2	29
1998	800	54.0	14.8	28.5
1999	803	54.0	14.9	35.9
2000	808	54.0	15.0	35
2001	866	53.0	16.3	37.5
2002	934	54.0	17.3	42.7
2003	934	54.0	17.3	42.7
2004	1067	63.0	16.9	37.4
2005	1152	70.0	16.5	38
2006	1171	77.0	15.2	45.1
2007	1240	83.0	14.9	44.4
2008	1301	86.0	15.1	49.1
2009	1282	97.0	13.2	55
2010	1241	96.5	12.8	56.6
2011	1270	93.5	13.5	60
2012	1268	82.0	15.4	59.5
2013	1293	82.0	15.7	61.3
2014	1292	82.8	15.6	60.4
2015	1266	82.0	15.4	60.6
2016	1258	79.0	15.9	61.1
2017	1288	78.2	16.4	58.4
2018	1304	78.0	16.7	62
2019	1259	79.0	15.9	56.3
2020	1345	77.0	17.4	68.1
2021	1381	78.0	17.7	69.5
2022	1417	86.0	16.4	68.9
2023	1487	87.0	17.0	77.7

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 South Hagerstown High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	955	57.5	16.6	n/a
1990	880	56.5	15.5	12.8
1991	828	51.5	16.0	17.1
1992	841	53.5	15.7	24.3
1993	861	54.9	15.7	23.7
1994	922	54.0	17.1	28
1995	939	54.6	17.2	34.3
1996	939	54.6	17.2	34.3
1997	842	55.5	15.2	29
1998	800	54.0	14.8	28.5
1999	803	54.0	14.9	35.9
2000	808	54.0	15.0	35
2001	866	53.0	16.3	37.5
2002	934	54.0	17.3	42.7
2003	934	54.0	17.3	42.7
2004	1067	63.0	16.9	37.4
2005	1152	70.0	16.5	38
2006	1171	77.0	15.2	45.1
2007	1240	83.0	14.9	44.4
2008	1301	86.0	15.1	49.1
2009	1282	97.0	13.2	55
2010	1241	96.5	12.8	56.6
2011	1270	93.5	13.5	60
2012	1268	82.0	15.4	59.5
2013	1293	82.0	15.7	61.3
2014	1292	82.8	15.6	60.4
2015	1266	82.0	15.4	60.6
2016	1258	79.0	15.9	61.1
2017	1288	78.2	16.4	58.4
2018	1304	78.0	16.7	62
2019	1259	79.0	15.9	56.3
2020	1345	77.0	17.4	68.1
2021	1381	78.0	17.7	69.5
2022	1417	86.0	16.4	68.9
2023	1487	87.0	17.0	77.7

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 South Hagerstown High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,042 (7.9%)	$12,136 (92.1%)	$13,178
2020	$841 (7.3%)	$10,766 (93.0%)	$11,580
2021	$1,837 (14.8%)	$10,624 (85.4%)	$12,434
2022	$2,814 (19.2%)	$11,857 (80.8%)	$14,671
2023	$3,079 (20.6%)	$11,835 (79.3%)	$14,915

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Hagerstown High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 109^th of 127 High schools	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1259	1487	18.1%
African American	325	416	28%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	44	40	9.1%
Hispanic	147	309	110.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	580	524	9.7%
Two or More Races	160	197	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	77.7%	21.4%

Schools Near South 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about South Hagerstown High

How many students attend South Hagerstown High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,487 students attended South Hagerstown High.

What district is South Hagerstown High in?

Washington County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of South Hagerstown High?

Students at South Hagerstown High are 35% White, 28% African American, 21% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is South Hagerstown High a good school?

South Hagerstown High ranks 93^rd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into South Hagerstown High?

South Hagerstown High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bester Elementary
Elementary : Eastern Elementary
Elementary : Emma K. Doub Elementary
Elementary : Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
Elementary : Salem Avenue Elementary
Middle : E. Russell Hicks Middle

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