Parkside High

1015 Beaglin Park Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804

1,160 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Parkside High School, located at 1015 Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury, Maryland, is a prominent secondary school serving the Wicomico County Public School District. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes core subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth.

Beyond its core academics, Parkside High is particularly notable for its robust extracurricular program, which features a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school is also recognized for its specialized Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, which provide students with hands-on training in various industries, helping to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. With its central location in Salisbury, Parkside serves as a significant hub for community engagement and academic development in the region.

1,160

Total Students

105.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	583
Hispanic	113
Black	346
Asian	35
Two or More	72
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
583 (50.3 %)
Black
346 (29.8 %)
Hispanic
113 (9.7 %)
Two or More
72 (6.2 %)
Asian
35 (3.0 %)
American Indian
10 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)677-5143
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	606
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 9 331

Grade 10 319

Grade 11 278

Grade 12 232