Williamsport High

1,061 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Williamsport High School, located in Williamsport, Maryland, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Washington County Public Schools district, the institution is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often centered around its mascot, the "Wildcat." The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, providing a diverse range of athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that foster engagement outside of the classroom. Situated on Clifton Drive, Williamsport High serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive educational environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the cultivation of leadership skills among its student body.

1,061

Total Students

57.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williamsport High
Demographic	Student Count
White	667
Hispanic	190
Black	118
Asian	11
Two or More	73
American Indian	2

White
667 (62.9%)
Hispanic
190 (17.9%)
Black
118 (11.1%)
Two or More
73 (6.9%)
Asian
11 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Washington County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)766-8423
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	559
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 9 272

Grade 10 261

Grade 11 288

Grade 12 240