Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

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Barbara Ingram School for the Arts ranks 36 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is a public magnet high school in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving 342 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and well-resourced institution within the Washington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 25 districts in Maryland.

Academically, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maryland, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on MCAP tests. For example, in 2023-2024, 92.4% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 64% for the district and 55.3% for the state. The school's racial diversity is also higher than the surrounding schools, with 29.24% non-white students in 2022-2023, compared to 13.08-33.16% in nearby schools like Boonsboro High and Clear Spring High.

Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is lower than the nearby schools, ranging from 21.99% to 28.95% over the past three years, compared to 35.74-77.67% in the other schools. The school also has a higher per-student spending of $15,127 in 2020-2021, compared to $12,434-$15,408 in the surrounding schools. These factors likely contribute to the school's strong academic performance and unique student population, making it a valuable asset to the local education system.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

7-11 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

(301) 766-8840

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,769

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.8%

Hispanic:

9.6%

African American:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barbara Ingram School for the Arts ranks better than 75.3% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 8 ranked high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.48. (See more...)

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 (70.8%), Hispanic (9.6%), African American (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Barbara Ingram School for the Arts employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is $16,769. 4 high schools in the Washington County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Barbara Ingram School for the Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Barbara Ingram School for the Arts 36^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Barbara Ingram School for the Arts 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 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

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Rank History for all students at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2010	88.54	1^st	220	99.5%
2011	87.01	7^th	183	96.2%
2012	82.46	15^th	187	92.0%
2013	87.27	2^nd	185	98.9%
2014	82.65	8^th	231	96.5%
2015	66.44	55^th	233	76.4%
2016	80.78	15^th	233	93.6%
2017	84.09	12^th	180	93.3%
2018	85.22	9^th	197	95.4%
2019	59.86	47^th	138	65.9%
2021	67.53	13^th	32	59.4%
2022	65.35	34^th	225	84.9%
2023	61.11	30^th	127	76.4%
2024	58.48	36^th	146	75.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.58	5^th	35	85.7%

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Rank History for White students at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.21	20^th	40	50.0%

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

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	116	20	3	7	n/a	n/a	146
2011	152	21	7	12	0	8	200
2012	168	22	7	15	0	10	222
2013	191	25	6	21	0	13	256
2014	189	23	4	17	0	14	247
2015	214	25	4	20	0	14	277
2016	217	27	6	20	0	17	287
2017	213	21	7	18	0	21	280
2018	223	24	7	23	0	19	296
2019	218	22	10	29	0	18	297
2020	224	24	8	30	0	17	303
2021	240	35	14	24	0	20	333
2022	234	30	13	36	0	19	332
2023	242	30	16	33	0	21	342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	146	10.0	14.6	24
2011	200	14.5	13.7	21.5
2012	222	19.0	11.6	22.5
2013	256	20.0	12.8	25.4
2014	247	21.4	11.5	27.9
2015	277	21.0	13.1	23.1
2016	287	20.0	14.3	22.3
2017	280	20.0	14.0	20.7
2018	296	20.0	14.7	20.3
2019	297	19.3	15.3	18.5
2020	303	20.2	15.0	23.1
2021	333	22.1	15.0	22.5
2022	332	24.0	13.8	22
2023	342	22.5	15.2	28.9

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 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	146	10.0	14.6	24
2011	200	14.5	13.7	21.5
2012	222	19.0	11.6	22.5
2013	256	20.0	12.8	25.4
2014	247	21.4	11.5	27.9
2015	277	21.0	13.1	23.1
2016	287	20.0	14.3	22.3
2017	280	20.0	14.0	20.7
2018	296	20.0	14.7	20.3
2019	297	19.3	15.3	18.5
2020	303	20.2	15.0	23.1
2021	333	22.1	15.0	22.5
2022	332	24.0	13.8	22
2023	342	22.5	15.2	28.9

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 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$699 (4.8%)	$13,754 (95.2%)	$14,453
2020	$553 (4.1%)	$13,030 (96.1%)	$13,557
2021	$1,700 (11.2%)	$13,454 (88.9%)	$15,127
2022	$996 (6.1%)	$15,314 (93.9%)	$16,310
2023	$1,128 (6.7%)	$15,640 (93.3%)	$16,769

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 47^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 30^th of 127 High schools	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	297	342	15.2%
African American	22	30	36.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	16	60%
Hispanic	29	33	13.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	218	242	11%
Two or More Races	18	21	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.5%	28.9%	10.4%

Schools Near Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

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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
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
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
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 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

What district is Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in?

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How many students attend Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Barbara Ingram School for the Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?

Students at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts are 71% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Barbara Ingram School for the Arts a good school?

Barbara Ingram School for the Arts ranks 36^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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