Williamsport High

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Williamsport High ranks 70 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Williamsport High is a public high school in Williamsport, Maryland, serving 959 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Washington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Williamsport High stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (66.84%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 35.24% to 86.92% white students. However, the school's test scores, particularly in mathematics, lag behind the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.3% of Williamsport High students were proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics, compared to 25.6% in the district and 24.1% statewide. Additionally, Williamsport High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.95% to 62.98% over the past three school years, higher than the surrounding schools.

Interestingly, Williamsport High's per-student spending is higher than the surrounding schools, ranging from $12,953 to $14,190 over the past three school years. However, the school's statewide ranking has generally trended downward, from a high of 66th out of 231 Maryland high schools in 2013-2014 to 70th out of 146 high schools in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools like Boonsboro High and Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, Williamsport High significantly underperforms in terms of test scores and statewide rankings, suggesting potential equity challenges in providing a high-quality education to all its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5 S Clifton Dr
Williamsport, MD 21795-1124

(301) 766-8423

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
70^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,135

Feeder schools for Williamsport High:

Elementary:	Fountain Rock Elementary
	Hickory Elementary
	Lincolnshire Elementary
	Williamsport Elementary
Middle:	Springfield Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 1,053

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Hispanic:

16.9%

African American:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Williamsport High ranks better than 52.1% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4^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 45.63. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Williamsport 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 (65.1%), Hispanic (16.9%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williamsport High is 18. 6 high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Williamsport High employs 58.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williamsport High is $28,135, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsport High 70^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Williamsport 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 Williamsport High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	51.61	66^th	201	67.2%
2005	68.99	33^rd	204	83.8%
2006	68.16	50^th	204	75.5%
2007	68.61	55^th	209	73.7%
2008	69.60	83^rd	214	61.2%
2009	68.39	90^th	213	57.7%
2010	71.18	77^th	220	65.0%
2011	61.61	88^th	183	51.9%
2012	63.53	83^rd	187	55.6%
2013	55.48	99^th	185	46.5%
2014	75.19	66^th	231	71.4%
2015	55.21	96^th	233	58.8%
2016	62.56	75^th	233	67.8%
2017	39.03	103^rd	180	42.8%
2018	52.28	75^th	197	61.9%
2019	36.60	89^th	138	35.5%
2022	38.70	114^th	225	49.3%
2023	37.64	91^st	127	28.3%
2024	45.63	70^th	146	52.1%

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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 Williamsport High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	746	7	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	758
1990	682	8	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	696
1991	681	9	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	698
1992	675	8	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	693
1993	689	12	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	711
1994	738	12	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	763
1995	741	12	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	764
1996	741	12	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	764
1997	793	15	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	821
1998	810	15	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	836
1999	843	18	10	9	0	n/a	n/a	880
2000	828	21	11	10	0	n/a	n/a	870
2001	827	28	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	873
2002	818	36	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	871
2003	818	36	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	871
2004	800	43	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	860
2005	833	46	5	11	1	n/a	n/a	896
2006	856	52	4	20	0	n/a	n/a	932
2007	872	66	6	22	0	n/a	n/a	966
2008	824	80	7	22	1	n/a	n/a	934
2009	794	80	12	31	1	n/a	n/a	918
2010	765	91	17	25	1	n/a	n/a	899
2011	785	67	20	30	0	0	27	929
2012	821	70	14	40	1	0	30	976
2013	801	57	11	36	3	0	30	938
2014	766	57	16	39	4	0	37	919
2015	760	72	18	53	5	0	30	938
2016	712	66	15	59	4	0	35	891
2017	728	80	20	69	4	0	40	941
2018	722	69	15	85	2	0	47	940
2019	667	71	11	97	1	0	51	898
2020	663	79	8	105	1	0	47	903
2021	660	74	10	104	1	0	52	901
2022	673	83	11	137	0	0	62	966
2023	641	95	10	150	1	0	62	959
2024	686	113	10	178	2	0	64	1053

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 Williamsport High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	758	44.0	17.2	n/a
1990	696	41.5	16.7	5.6
1991	698	40.5	17.2	7
1992	693	41.0	16.9	13.6
1993	711	40.0	17.8	13.2
1994	763	40.0	19.1	9.3
1995	764	41.1	18.6	8.9
1996	764	41.1	18.6	8.9
1997	821	44.5	18.4	11.3
1998	836	49.5	16.9	11.1
1999	880	49.5	17.8	14.3
2000	870	54.5	16.0	14.9
2001	873	50.5	17.3	15
2002	871	55.5	15.7	21.1
2003	871	55.5	15.7	21.1
2004	860	55.0	15.6	21.3
2005	896	52.0	17.2	25.4
2006	932	55.0	16.9	26
2007	966	56.5	17.1	26
2008	934	56.5	16.5	28.9
2009	918	55.5	16.5	33.4
2010	899	58.5	15.3	36.3
2011	929	58.5	15.8	39.9
2012	976	57.5	16.9	42.4
2013	938	57.5	16.3	40.6
2014	919	55.5	16.5	40.6
2015	938	56.0	16.7	41.8
2016	891	54.0	16.5	42
2017	941	54.7	17.2	41.1
2018	940	56.7	16.5	42.2
2019	898	57.6	15.5	39.2
2020	903	56.0	16.1	45.3
2021	901	55.5	16.2	46.9
2022	966	56.0	17.2	52.8
2023	959	57.0	16.8	63
2024	1053	58.5	18.0	63.5

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 Williamsport High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	758	44.0	17.2	n/a
1990	696	41.5	16.7	5.6
1991	698	40.5	17.2	7
1992	693	41.0	16.9	13.6
1993	711	40.0	17.8	13.2
1994	763	40.0	19.1	9.3
1995	764	41.1	18.6	8.9
1996	764	41.1	18.6	8.9
1997	821	44.5	18.4	11.3
1998	836	49.5	16.9	11.1
1999	880	49.5	17.8	14.3
2000	870	54.5	16.0	14.9
2001	873	50.5	17.3	15
2002	871	55.5	15.7	21.1
2003	871	55.5	15.7	21.1
2004	860	55.0	15.6	21.3
2005	896	52.0	17.2	25.4
2006	932	55.0	16.9	26
2007	966	56.5	17.1	26
2008	934	56.5	16.5	28.9
2009	918	55.5	16.5	33.4
2010	899	58.5	15.3	36.3
2011	929	58.5	15.8	39.9
2012	976	57.5	16.9	42.4
2013	938	57.5	16.3	40.6
2014	919	55.5	16.5	40.6
2015	938	56.0	16.7	41.8
2016	891	54.0	16.5	42
2017	941	54.7	17.2	41.1
2018	940	56.7	16.5	42.2
2019	898	57.6	15.5	39.2
2020	903	56.0	16.1	45.3
2021	901	55.5	16.2	46.9
2022	966	56.0	17.2	52.8
2023	959	57.0	16.8	63
2024	1053	58.5	18.0	63.5

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 Williamsport High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$922 (6.5%)	$13,268 (93.5%)	$14,190
2020	$725 (5.6%)	$12,254 (94.6%)	$12,953
2021	$1,806 (13.0%)	$12,075 (87.2%)	$13,853
2022	$1,763 (11.9%)	$13,047 (88.1%)	$14,810
2023	$14,468 (51.4%)	$13,666 (48.6%)	$28,135

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williamsport High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 89^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 91^st of 127 High schools	7.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	898	959	6.8%
African American	71	95	33.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	97	150	54.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	667	641	3.9%
Two or More Races	51	62	21.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.2%	63%	23.8%

Schools Near Williamsport 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
Williamsport High	Public	9-12	5 S Clifton Dr	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8423	1,053	59	18.0	63.5%	686 (65.1%)	113 (10.7%)	178 (16.9%)	10 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (6.1%)	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
Evening High School	Public	9-12	40 W. Oak Ridge Drive	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8460	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	1,645	93	17.6	75.9%	585 (35.6%)	482 (29.3%)	345 (21.0%)	37 (2.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	193 (11.7%)	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	330	24	14.0	34.2%	226 (68.5%)	28 (8.5%)	39 (11.8%)	15 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	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	35	6	5.8	71.4%	21 (60.0%)	7 (20.0%)	3 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)								(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	1,558	82	19.0	62.5%	713 (45.8%)	353 (22.7%)	290 (18.6%)	50 (3.2%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	146 (9.4%)	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
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	468	28	16.5	48.9%	392 (83.8%)	19 (4.1%)	36 (7.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	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
Boonsboro High	Public	9-12	10 Campus Ave	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8022	836	51	16.4	40.1%	691 (82.7%)	25 (3.0%)	59 (7.1%)	18 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.9%)	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	776	41	18.9	48.5%	573 (73.8%)	71 (9.1%)	75 (9.7%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.8%)	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
Middletown High	Public	9-12	200 Schoolhouse Dr	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-7400	1,109	55	20.1	17.5%	905 (81.6%)	31 (2.8%)	98 (8.8%)	17 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.0%)	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 Williamsport High

Is Williamsport High a good school?

Williamsport High ranks 70^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Williamsport High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,053 students attended Williamsport High.

What schools feed into Williamsport High?

Williamsport High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fountain Rock Elementary
Elementary : Hickory Elementary
Elementary : Lincolnshire Elementary
Elementary : Williamsport Elementary
Middle : Springfield Middle

What is the racial makeup of Williamsport High?

Students at Williamsport High are 65% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Williamsport High in?

Washington County Public Schools

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