Enrollment
36
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Westminster, MD
Post Secondary Program
Federal NCES profile for Post Secondary Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021001348
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Post Secondary Program earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 36
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Post Secondary Program ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Westminster, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021001348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-61% vs state
What stands out at Post Secondary Program
Post Secondary Program is a lower-poverty, small high school in Westminster, Maryland, enrolling 36 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.0% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Maryland average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Maryland schools, with 36 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carroll County Public Schools spends $15,757 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Westminster's high schools, it stands alongside Westminster High (1,477 students): Post Secondary Program is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students) and Manchester Valley High (1,339 students) alongside Post Secondary Program.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Post Secondary Program compares
Post Secondary Program on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 61% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
58.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Asian 11.1%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Post Secondary Program is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County Public Schools, which includes Post Secondary Program.
$15,757
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Post Secondary Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Post Secondary Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Westminster
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Westminster High
Standard public school
1,477 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Winters Mill High
Standard public school
1,156 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Gateway School
Alternative education program
80 students 4.2:1 students per teacher
Flexible Student Support
Alternative education program
44 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Post Secondary Program
How many students attend Post Secondary Program?
Post Secondary Program has 36 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westminster, MD.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Post Secondary Program?
19.0% of students at Post Secondary Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Post Secondary Program?
The largest demographic group at Post Secondary Program is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Westminster, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Post Secondary Program?
Post Secondary Program has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Post Secondary Program rank among high schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Post Secondary Program ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Westminster, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Westminster on the city page.
Is Post Secondary Program a good school?
Post Secondary Program earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Post Secondary Program, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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