- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westminster, MD
Winters Mill High
Federal NCES profile for Winters Mill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021001185
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winters Mill High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Winters Mill High has class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winters Mill High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Westminster, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021001185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Winters Mill High held near 1,142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.7 → 67.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 240021001185 · Westminster, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,156 enr · 17.8:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Winters Mill High held near 1,142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.7 → 67.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Winters Mill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- This school
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 Winters Mill High reports 1,156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winters Mill High compares
Winters Mill 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,156 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,156
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Maryland - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Winters Mill High is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Winters Mill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Carroll High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winters Mill 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
- 1,101
- 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 (~1,156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winters Mill High
How many students attend Winters Mill High?
Winters Mill High has 1,156 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westminster, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,116 (2022-23) → 1,142 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winters Mill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Winters Mill High is 17.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winters Mill High?
31.5% of students at Winters Mill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winters Mill High?
The largest demographic group at Winters Mill High is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Westminster, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winters Mill High?
Winters Mill High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Winters Mill High rank among high schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Winters Mill High ranks #2 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 Winters Mill High, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Century High (1,101 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.