Fort Hill High

www.acpsmd.org/FO

655 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Hill High School, located in Cumberland, Maryland, is a public secondary school that serves the students of Allegany County. As a prominent fixture in the local community, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing academic traditions and a deeply ingrained culture of school spirit. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and career-readiness opportunities that cater to a diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Fort Hill is perhaps best known for its significant historical presence in the region and its robust athletic programs, particularly its competitive football tradition, which often serves as a focal point for community engagement. The school prioritizes fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to participate in both scholastic and community-oriented pursuits. By balancing rigorous coursework with a vibrant campus life, Fort Hill High School remains dedicated to the development of well-rounded citizens within the Cumberland area.

655

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Hill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	537
Hispanic	18
Black	29
Asian	5
Two or More	62
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
537 (82.1%)
Two or More
62 (9.5%)
Black
29 (4.4%)
Hispanic
18 (2.8%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allegany County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)777-2570
Website:	http://www.acpsmd.org/FO
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 198

Grade 10 186

Grade 11 149

Grade 12 122