- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Princess Anne, MD
Washington Academy and High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Academy and High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240057001213
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Academy and High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Princess Anne · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Academy and High School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Academy and High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Princess Anne, MD.
School address
District: Somerset County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240057001213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Washington Academy and High School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 240057001213 · Princess Anne, MD Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 15.9:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Carter G Woodson Elementary (512 students)
Washington Academy and High School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Washington Academy and High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington Academy and High School
619 students
- Carter G Woods
Carter G Woodson Elementary
512 students
- Greenwood Elem
Greenwood Elementary School
507 students
- Princess Anne
Princess Anne Elementary School
391 students
- Somerset 6/7 I
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
389 students
- Crisfield Acad
Crisfield Academy and High School
366 students
What this shows Washington Academy and High School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Academy and High School compares
Washington Academy and High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in Maryland - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$24,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.6%
White 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Washington Academy and High School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset County Public Schools reports $24,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Academy and High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter G Woodson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Princess Anne Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crisfield Academy and High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Academy and High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Princess Anne
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Academy and High School
How many students attend Washington Academy and High School?
Washington Academy and High School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Princess Anne, MD. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Academy and High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Academy and High School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Academy and High School?
66.7% of students at Washington Academy and High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Academy and High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Academy and High School is African American at 59.6% of enrollment, in Princess Anne, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Academy and High School?
Washington Academy and High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Academy and High School rank among public schools in Princess Anne?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Academy and High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Princess Anne, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Somerset County Public Schools?
Besides Washington Academy and High School, Somerset County Public Schools also operates Carter G Woodson Elementary (512 students), Greenwood Elementary School (507 students), and Princess Anne Elementary School (391 students). See the Somerset County Public Schools district page for the complete list.