Wicomico High

1,325 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,325

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wicomico High
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	256
Black	655
Asian	33
Two or More	105
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	1

Black
655 (49.6 %)
White
259 (19.6 %)
Hispanic
256 (19.4 %)
Two or More
105 (7.9 %)
Asian
33 (2.5 %)
American Indian
12 (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:	No
District:	Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)677-5146
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	777
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 9 409

Grade 10 371

Grade 11 249

Grade 12 296