WICOMICO HIGH SCHOOL
Wicomico High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools school district, located in Salisbury, MD with about 1,043 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 85 teachers, Wicomico High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Wicomico High School, located in Salisbury, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the Wicomico County Public Schools system. Known locally as "Wi-Hi," the school has a long-standing history in the community and typically serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both college and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Wicomico High is recognized for its active school culture, which includes a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as competitive athletic programs, student government, and various arts and service-oriented clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and community engagement, striving to uphold a tradition of excellence while adapting to the evolving educational needs of its students in the Salisbury area.
For more information, contact Wicomico High at (410) 677-5146 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5146
WICOMICO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Salisbury, MD with about 1,043 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wicomico County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,043
- Teachers:
- 85
- 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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 1,043 students
- Black or African American
- 51.0%
- White
- 31.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.