- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamsport, MD
Williamsport High
Federal NCES profile for Williamsport High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240066001295
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamsport High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Williamsport · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamsport High has class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsport High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Williamsport, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Williamsport High grew from 959 students in 2022-23 to 1,053 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 240066001295 · Williamsport, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,061 enr · 18.6:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Williamsport High grew from 959 students in 2022-23 to 1,053 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Williamsport High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- This school
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
841 students
What this shows Williamsport High reports 1,061 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamsport High compares
Williamsport High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 9% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,061
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Maryland - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Williamsport High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williamsport High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamsport High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,061 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Williamsport High
How many students attend Williamsport High?
Williamsport High has 1,061 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamsport, MD. CCD year-over-year: 959 (2022-23) → 1,053 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsport High?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsport High is 18.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamsport High?
53.6% of students at Williamsport High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamsport High?
The largest demographic group at Williamsport High is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Williamsport, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamsport High?
Williamsport High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Williamsport High rank among public schools in Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsport High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Williamsport, 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Williamsport High, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Western Heights Middle (883 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.