Clear Spring High School

Clear Spring High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12630 Broadfording Rd,  Clear Spring, MD
Washington County Public Schools
3.9
4.2
468 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
600
Verbal
590
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
38.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
12.5%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
314:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
86.9%
Hispanic
7.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Hagerstown Community College 57 Students
Frostburg State University 41 Students
Shepherd University 34 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 31 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 29 Students
West Virginia University 22 Students
Towson University 19 Students
Salisbury University 18 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 17 Students
Shenandoah University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 18 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Biology 10 Students
Early Childhood Education 10 Students
Accounting 9 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 62 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
5/5/2025
It is defitnetly a small tight-nit school. But, has very friendly teachers and is very welcoming to new students.
4.0 Senior
12/4/2018
I just recently transferred to Clear Spring High School as a senior and I couldn't be more excited. Everyone here is knows everyone so it makes for one giant family. People really love getting involved and being active throughout the school so it's really cool to witness the school's tight knit culture in action.
5.0 Alum
4/18/2018
I enjoyed Clear Spring High School, the Advanced Placement program well prepared me for college. The teachers create a nice friendly environment to learn and grow in. The community is a great place to live also. Parents are very involved with clubs especially sports teams.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/23/2025
My kids changed schools from PA to Clear Spring, they excelled after coming here. There was very minimal issues with bullying & both my kids lives were enriched from attending this school. They are both involved with either sports or other clubs, special classes & talent shows. One of my children re...
5.0 other
6/12/2023
The teachers at this school are top notch- they are very caring and consistently have improved student's standardized test scores and set them up for success. The school offers several learning tracks for college bound and non college students. Overall, very impressed.
5.0 student
12/12/2008
5.0 student
4/8/2008

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Clear Spring High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Clear Spring, MD and is served by the Washington County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 468 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Clear Spring High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1190. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cedar Ridge School, Heritage Academy, Emmanuel Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Clear Spring has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Clear Spring High School.

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