Westminster High School

Westminster High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1225 Washington Rd,  Westminster, MD
Carroll County Public Schools
3.9
4.7
1,517 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
70%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
14.4%
State Average
22.4%
Math
12.1%
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
303:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.7%
White
77.3%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
5.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 347 Students
Towson University 289 Students
Carroll Community College 148 Students
Salisbury University 143 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 133 Students
Stevenson University 114 Students
James Madison University 113 Students
Penn State 110 Students
McDaniel College 110 Students
University of Delaware 103 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 116 Students
Business 112 Students
Nursing 94 Students
Biology 91 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 37 Students
Marketing 35 Students
Accounting 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 256 Reviews
5.0 Junior
10/31/2024
I love it, they have been so helpful and are helping me succeed. The teachers are amazing and I always feel like they are ready to help and they are very understanding!
4.0 Senior
5/5/2024
I started my Freshman year in 2020, and I think the school did a fine job with handling that situation. I think more teacher involvement would be beneficial, and that students should be more motivated. Overall a good public school.
3.0 Senior
1/22/2024
Overall, I have had a good experience at Westminster High School. I feel the area that my school could improve on the most is post-secondary readiness. I don't feel that Westminster High School educated me deeply about my options after high school, how to complete a college application, how to pay for college, what a student loan entails, how to pay bills, and so much more. Everything that I know about my future is because of myself. I have had a good experience with academics, extra curriculars and athletics, but the social atmosphere could be improved. There is a gap in socioeconomic status at Westminster High School and social groups reflect that very clearly.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/23/2024
We have three kids currently enrolled and have lived here 3 years now. We love the teaching and support staff. Also the sports teams and coaches are not just teaching the sport but teamwork and sportsmanship. The clubs offered are great and the drama and music programs are awesome too. 10/10 would r...
5.0 student
11/20/2018
Its been a great experience so far from the topics in class to the students I'm surrounded by, I'm proud to be a student at Westminster High!
4.0 other
6/1/2016
WHS was a great school that prepared me for college and taught many life lessons. I met some of the greatest people and learned so much while I was enrolled.

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