- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021000552
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Westminster High held near 1,480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 87.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 240021000552 · Westminster, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,477 enr · 15.9:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Valley High (1,339 students)
Westminster High held near 1,480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 87.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Westminster High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- South Carroll
South Carroll High
933 students
What this shows Westminster High reports 1,477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westminster High compares
Westminster High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,156
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,477 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,517 (2022-23) → 1,480 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.