Enrollment
1,477
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Westminster, MD
Westminster High
Federal NCES profile for Westminster High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021000552
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westminster High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westminster High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Westminster, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westminster High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westminster High
Westminster High is a large high school in Westminster, Maryland, enrolling 1,477 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 below the state's typical profile, with 21.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,477 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% 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 Winters Mill High (1,156 students): Westminster High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 17.8:1).
Carroll County Public Schools also operates Manchester Valley High (1,339 students) and Winters Mill High (1,156 students) alongside Westminster High.
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 Westminster High compares
Westminster High 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 | 21.9% | ▼ 55% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,477 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
1,477
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
30.5%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 6.2%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Westminster High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County Public Schools, which includes Westminster High.
$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 Westminster High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Carroll High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westminster High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Westminster
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,477 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westminster High
How many students attend Westminster High?
Westminster High has 1,477 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westminster, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westminster High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westminster High 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 Westminster High?
21.9% of students at Westminster High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westminster High?
The largest demographic group at Westminster High is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Westminster, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westminster High?
Westminster High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Westminster High rank among high schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster High ranks #3 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 Westminster High a good school?
Westminster High earns 54/100 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 Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Westminster High, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), Winters Mill High (1,156 students), and Century High (1,101 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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