Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School

548 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

Washington County Technical High School (Tech High), located in Hagerstown, Maryland, is a specialized career and technical education (CTE) institution serving students across Washington County. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, Tech High focuses on providing immersive, industry-aligned training that prepares students for both the workforce and post-secondary education. The school offers a diverse array of professional pathways, ranging from technical trades like welding, automotive technology, and carpentry to modern professional fields such as biomedical sciences, cybersecurity, graphic communications, and culinary arts.

The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical application, often incorporating hands-on labs, professional certifications, and work-based learning opportunities. By partnering with local businesses and industries, the school ensures that its training remains current with market demands, allowing students to graduate with valuable credentials or industry-recognized certifications. For students in Washington County, Tech High serves as a vital hub for skill development, fostering a unique environment where academic rigor meets vocational expertise to prepare the next generation of regional professionals.

548

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	58
Black	56
Asian	7
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

White
402 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
58 (10.6 %)
Black
56 (10.2 %)
Two or More
24 (4.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Washington County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)766-8050
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 11 285

Grade 12 263