Westminster High
1,477 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Westminster High School, located on Washington Road in Westminster, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Carroll County Public Schools district. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth through a variety of instructional programs.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Westminster High School provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs and organizations. These activities play a vital role in the school’s culture, encouraging students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and community engagement. By integrating rigorous classroom instruction with these enrichment opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community and the broader world.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Westminster High School provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs and organizations. These activities play a vital role in the school’s culture, encouraging students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and community engagement. By integrating rigorous classroom instruction with these enrichment opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community and the broader world.
1,477
Total Students
89.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,104 |
| Hispanic | 157 |
| Black | 91 |
| Asian | 59 |
| Two or More | 53 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 7 |
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White1,104 (74.9%)
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Hispanic157 (10.7%)
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Black91 (6.2%)
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Asian59 (4.0%)
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Two or More53 (3.6%)
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Pacific Islander7 (0.5%)
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American Indian2 (0.1%)
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: | Carroll County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (410)751-3630 |
| Website: | http://www.carrollk12.org/whs/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,477 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 89.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 297 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 72 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
376
Grade 10
365
Grade 11
423
Grade 12
313
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 376 |
| Grade 10 | 365 |
| Grade 11 | 423 |
| Grade 12 | 313 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 714 | 48.3% |
| Male | 759 | 51.4% |
| Not Specified | 4 | 0.3% |
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