Clear Spring High

12630 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722

451 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clear Spring High School, located in the rural community of Clear Spring, Maryland, serves as a central hub for students in the western portion of Washington County. As part of the Washington County Public Schools system, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while maintaining the close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere often found in smaller, rural schools. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships between students, faculty, and the local community, emphasizing both academic achievement and extracurricular participation.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Clear Spring High School provides a variety of opportunities for student involvement, including athletics, arts, and career-focused clubs. Because of its location, the school often plays a vital role in local town life, serving as a focal point for community spirit and events. The campus at Broadfording Road offers a traditional learning environment that seeks to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

451

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clear Spring High
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	32
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
392 (86.9 %)
Hispanic
32 (7.1 %)
Black
13 (2.9 %)
Two or More
13 (2.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)766-8082
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 120

Grade 10 135

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 92