Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

Public High School | Grade 9-12
711 S Potomac St,  Hagerstown, MD
Washington County Public Schools
4.1
4.2
342 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
63.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
5.9%
State Average
31.2%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
333:1

Student Diversity

Female
69%
Male
31%
White
70.8%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
8.8%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
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School Rankings

#3 Best HS for the Arts in Maryland
#7 Best Magnet HS in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 99 Students
Towson University 91 Students
New York University 45 Students
Frostburg State University 43 Students
Hagerstown Community College 43 Students
Shenandoah University 43 Students
Loyola University Maryland 39 Students
Temple University 38 Students
James Madison University 35 Students
Georgetown University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 50 Students
Music Performance 40 Students
Biology 37 Students
Business 30 Students
Creative Writing 28 Students
Dance 26 Students
Music 26 Students
Music Teacher Education 23 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 135 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/8/2024
I love coming to school for the arts, it's my favorite part about the school. I'm in the instrumental department, I play the flute and saxophone. Just this year, I picked up the saxophone and have been thoroughly enjoying the rest of my time at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts.
4.0 Senior
9/12/2023
First while it's an art school the academics are absolutely amazing, they don't offer a lot of classes but the teachers are amazing and love what they do. My original plan was to transfer another school but the biology teacher was one of the best teachers I've ever had and I stayed just because it would provide me with a good opportunities. It is an extremely stressful and rigorous, it's not for the faint of heart but it is worth it. Now I am not going into college for the arts, so the arts aspect of the school doesn't really affect me but I can say that I have improved leaps and bounds while going to school here. I am currently applying to colleges and the teachers have been nothing but supportive and helpful. Plus with a smaller school you make amazing friends because you see the same people in a lot of your classes, it is also a very relaxed environment. I don't think I have ever seen a student get in trouble here because of just how well behaved people are (that I've seen).
4.0 Junior
2/9/2021
Barbra Ingram is a very good school to learn new things and to have a fun place to have a bunch of caring people. Their arts are really good and have been changing quite a lot and with a new school they can have even more people.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/5/2020
I’ve only found this school to be amazing. I’d rate it a 10/10.
5.0 student
2/5/2020
AMAZING! I am almost done my junior year and I would not give up the things this school taught me for the world.
5.0 parent
11/11/2019
The best high school in Washington County. The students are well prepared for college and the arts program is amazing. I would rate 10/10 every time.
1.0 student
9/18/2018
If I could survive in a regular school I'd drop out in an instant. I'm punished for talking to my girlfriend, who also goes here. I can't be myself and the admin makes sure of that. They function in a dictatorship and do not care about your happiness as a student. As long as you look good on paper,...

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