Enrollment
619
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 240057001213
Washington Academy and High School — Princess Anne, MD
Federal NCES profile for Washington Academy and High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Somerset County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
+6% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Academy and High School reports 619 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 66.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% above the Maryland average and 29% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 310 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Somerset County Public Schools spends $26,863 per pupil district-wide, above the Maryland average of $22,498 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.7% from local sources (property taxes), 68.5% from the state, and 14.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Academy and High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 36% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 62% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 62% in Maryland — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,863
per pupil, district-wide
— above Maryland avg of $22,498
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 619 Top 62% in Maryland — larger than 38% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 66.7% +36% vs state
NCES ID 240057001213
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 310:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.8%
In-school suspensions 97
Out-of-school suspensions 178
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerset County Public Schools, which includes Washington Academy and High School.
$26,863
Per student
+19%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
Similar other schools in Princess Anne
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Princess Anne, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Academy and High School?
Washington Academy and High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.