Williamsport High

959 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Williamsport High School, located in Williamsport, Maryland, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Washington County Public Schools district, the institution is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often centered around its mascot, the "Wildcat." The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, providing a diverse range of athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that foster engagement outside of the classroom. Situated on Clifton Drive, Williamsport High serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive educational environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the cultivation of leadership skills among its student body.

959

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williamsport High
Demographic	Student Count
White	641
Hispanic	150
Black	95
Asian	10
Two or More	62
American Indian	1

White
641 (66.8 %)
Hispanic
150 (15.6 %)
Black
95 (9.9 %)
Two or More
62 (6.5 %)
Asian
10 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)766-8423
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	959
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	559
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 9 309

Grade 10 279

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 180