WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL

Westminster High is a public high school that is part of the Carroll County Public Schools school district, located in Westminster, MD with about 1,537 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 90 teachers, Westminster High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Westminster High School, located on Washington Road in Westminster, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Carroll County Public Schools district. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth through a variety of instructional programs.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Westminster High School provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs and organizations. These activities play a vital role in the school’s culture, encouraging students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and community engagement. By integrating rigorous classroom instruction with these enrichment opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community and the broader world.

For more information, contact Westminster High at (410) 751-3630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1225 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157-5803
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WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Westminster, MD with about 1,537 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,537
Teachers:
90.17
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,537 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.0%
Black or African American
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Asian
2.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.