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Westminster High

1225 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157Carroll County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,517
Students
Total enrolled
97%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 12% vs nat'l
$18,751
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 31% vs nat'l
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,517 students in grades 09–12 in Westminster, Maryland.
31% above average funding
District spends $18,751 per pupil, 31% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Westminster High is a very large high in Westminster, Maryland, serving grades 09–12 with 1,517 students. The district invests $18,751 per student — 31% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 97% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Westminster High

1,517
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
93
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution761 male · 754 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 357 students
Student Composition
77%
8%
Asian4%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black6%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240021000552

Academic Outcomes at Westminster High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
97
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
97%
State avg
90%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 72th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21157

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,751Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,751
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,250
Student Support$3,563
Administration$2,250
Operations$2,813
Other$1,875
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,751 spent per student, an estimated $8,307 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
54%
State government
37.6%
Local (property tax)
54.2%
Federal programs
8.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 97% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $18,751/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Linton Springs ElementaryWinfield ElementaryManchester ElementaryCarrolltowne Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
Westminster West MiddleWestminster East MiddleSykesville MiddleOklahoma Road Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Manchester Valley HighCentury HighWinters Mill HighLiberty High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyCarroll County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCarroll County Public Schools →
Phone: (410)751-3630
NCES ID: 240021000552
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Westminster seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Carroll County Public Schools
High
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1,359 students · 09–12
● 52 opp24% FRL
High
Century High
1,120 students · 09–12
● 43 opp15% FRL
High
Winters Mill High
1,116 students · 09–12
● 48 opp35% FRL
High
Liberty High
991 students · 09–12
● 43 opp11% FRL
High
Francis Scott Key High
944 students · 09–12
● 48 opp41% FRL
High
South Carroll High
921 students · 09–12
● 43 opp19% FRL
Mid
Westminster West Middle
875 students · 06–08
● 48 opp28% FRL
Mid
Westminster East Middle
767 students · 06–08
● 48 opp36% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1225 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.