Enrollment
619
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Academy and High School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Academy and High School
Washington Academy and High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Princess Anne, Maryland, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 619 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 325 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Somerset County Public Schools spends $26,262 per pupil, 28% above the Maryland average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 275 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 619 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Princess Anne's public schools, it stands alongside Princess Anne Elementary School (391 students): Washington Academy and High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 12.2:1).
Somerset County Public Schools also operates Carter G Woodson Elementary (512 students) and Greenwood Elementary School (507 students) alongside Washington Academy and High School.
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 Washington Academy and High School compares
Washington Academy and High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerset County Public Schools, which includes Washington Academy and High School.
$26,262
Per student
+28%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 68.5%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar other 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.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Princess Anne on the city page.
Is Washington Academy and High School a good school?
Washington Academy and High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 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.
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