PRIDE School

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.