PRIDE SCHOOL
PRIDE School is a public elementary school that is part of the Carroll County Public Schools school district, located in Westminster, MD with about 15 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 3 teachers, PRIDE School has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The PRIDE School, located on Gist Road in Westminster, Maryland, is a specialized educational facility operating under the jurisdiction of the Carroll County Public Schools system. It is designed to serve students who require a highly structured, therapeutic, and supportive environment that differs from a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By focusing on individualized instruction and behavioral support, the school aims to help students who have struggled in conventional classrooms overcome academic and personal obstacles to achieve their full potential.
The program at PRIDE emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating rigorous academic standards with intensive social-emotional development. The faculty and staff work collaboratively to create a safe, consistent environment where students can build self-regulation skills, improve interpersonal communication, and gain the confidence necessary for personal growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and personalized learning plans, the school fosters a unique community that prioritizes student well-being and long-term success, helping prepare pupils for transition back to mainstream settings or future vocational and post-secondary opportunities.
For more information, contact PRIDE School at (410) 751-3653 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Westminster, MD 21157-5754
(410) 751-3653
PRIDE SCHOOL is a public school in Westminster, MD with about 15 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
-
Elementary School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Carroll County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 15
- Teachers:
- 3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 15 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRIDE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.3%
- Black or African American
- 13.3%
- Female
- 6.7%
- Male
- 93.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.