WILLIAMSPORT HIGH SCHOOL

Williamsport High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Washington County Public Schools school district, located in Williamsport, MD with about 940 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Williamsport High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Williamsport High School, located in Williamsport, Maryland, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Washington County Public Schools district, the institution is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often centered around its mascot, the "Wildcat." The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, providing a diverse range of athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that foster engagement outside of the classroom. Situated on Clifton Drive, Williamsport High serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive educational environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the cultivation of leadership skills among its student body.

For more information, contact Williamsport High at (301) 766-8423 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5 S Clifton Dr
Williamsport, MD 21795-1124
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WILLIAMSPORT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Williamsport, MD with about 940 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
940
Teachers:
56.75
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
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
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 940 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAMSPORT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.8%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
Black or African American
7.3%
Two or more races
5.0%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
44.0%
Male
56.0%

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.