Enrollment
1,156
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021001185
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winters Mill High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winters Mill High
Winters Mill High is a large high school in Westminster, Maryland, enrolling 1,156 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Maryland schools and 23% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,156 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% 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 Westminster High (1,477 students): Winters Mill High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 15.9:1).
Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students) and Manchester Valley High (1,339 students) alongside Winters Mill 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 Winters Mill High compares
Winters Mill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County Public Schools, which includes Winters Mill 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 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
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~1,156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 53/100 (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 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.
Is Winters Mill High a good school?
Winters Mill High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Maryland schools. 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 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.
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