Western High School

Western High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4600 Falls Rd,  Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City Public Schools
3.7
3.4
1,261 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
4%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.16
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.16
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
4%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
15.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
15.3%
State Average
22.4%
Math
23.2%
State Average
31.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
412:1

Student Diversity

Female
99.9%
Black
87%
Hispanic
9.2%
White
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Morgan State University 501 Students
Bowie State University 456 Students
Towson University 443 Students
Howard University 290 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 263 Students
Frostburg State University 245 Students
Temple University 236 Students
University of Maryland Eastern Shore 235 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 234 Students
Coppin State University 234 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 265 Students
Biology 178 Students
Psychology 176 Students
Business 131 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 82 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 65 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 65 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Criminology 48 Students
Small Business Management 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 395 Reviews
4.0 Junior
12/1/2024
Western is a very good high school. They have high expectations for the students. My administrator encouraged me to do better with my grades since I was failing a couple classes and a talk with her led to my grades increasing. Food is not the best. Students are not well educated but the school and their traditions are great.
5.0 Alum
11/3/2024
Going to Western High School was a huge part of my development and makes me who I am today. Im grateful for being able to attend WHS and graduate ready for college.
5.0 Senior
10/2/2024
My experience at western was a overall amazing experience the diversity and college readiness really prepared me for my future when I leave highschool.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 19 Reviews
5.0 student
6/10/2024
Love western always represent I also love the sisterhood.
5.0 other
9/22/2018
I graduated several years ago and am an attorney now. I enjoyed my years at Western and am very happy that I attended there.
4.0 student
1/24/2018
I am having a wonderful time here at WSHS
5.0 parent
11/17/2016
I am a graduate of the class of 1992 from Western High School. I am proud to be a Western Dove and the traditions of the school run deep. It is unfortunate but also not surprising that some people have had issues attending and being a parent/guardian of a student attending. It is not surprising beca...

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