Allegany High School

Allegany High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
900 Seton Dr,  Cumberland, MD
Allegany County Public Schools
3.7
4.0
690 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
47.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
19.4%
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
368:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
81.1%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black
5%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Frostburg State University 131 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 82 Students
Allegany College of Maryland 64 Students
Towson University 48 Students
West Virginia University 41 Students
University of Pittsburgh 26 Students
Penn State 24 Students
Potomac State College of West Virginia University 21 Students
James Madison University 20 Students
Georgetown University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 48 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Biology 30 Students
Business 19 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Environmental Science 14 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 14 Students
Chemistry 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 95 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/3/2024
The best parts of my experience have been my college English teacher Dr. Brown. The worst parts have been them locking the bathrooms except the one in the main hallway.
5.0 Senior
5/12/2024
The school provides a wide variety of classes and athletic. The school has open concept and great teachers and staff that help provide advice and steps for the college recources
3.0 Senior
1/12/2021
Allegany is a great school that helped to prepare me for college. More freedom would be nice to see as well as more school spirit.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
2.0 student
2/3/2024
Teachers could be better, students are misguided, and the school dress code is bogus and unnecessary.
5.0 parent
5/2/2014
US News and World Report Silver Medal High School- says it all. Allegany is 27th out of more than 240 Maryland High schools, and 1041st from over 19,000 in the nation. Allegany earns the top scores annually in academics and has the best college readiness index of all the county high schools. Great s...
5.0 other
9/19/2013
Allegany High School consistently outperforms all Allegany County schools in terms of academic performance and excellent extracurricular activities.

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Allegany High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cumberland, MD and is served by the Allegany County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 690 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Allegany High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bishop Walsh School, West Side Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Cumberland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Allegany High School.

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