Fort Hill High School

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Fort Hill High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
500 Greenway Ave,  Cumberland, MD
Allegany County Public Schools
3.6
3.0
655 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
24
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
40.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
41.7%
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
328:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.5%
White
82%
Two or more races
9.5%
Black
4.4%
Hispanic
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
Frostburg State University 131 Students
Allegany College of Maryland 88 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 48 Students
Towson University 42 Students
West Virginia University 41 Students
Potomac State College of West Virginia University 25 Students
James Madison University 19 Students
Salisbury University 19 Students
Loyola University Maryland 19 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 35 Students
Nursing 34 Students
Biology 30 Students
Business 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Chemistry 12 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 108 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/22/2023
The school spirit at my school is amazing, my school itself does tend to bounce back as we have a small community. Although my school is very supportive they tend to only look at football above academics and other sports. Some students may feel left out or not appreciated, I do love high school football but I wish more kids got recognized for other aspects.
5.0 Senior
5/2/2022
It was good, I feel as if some of the teachers could try and teach a little better. Overall I have had a great experience my 4 years of high school at fort hill
4.0 Niche User
3/8/2016
There are all of things for people to be apart of
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/28/2018
I have 3 children at Fort Hill. My son played football and my daughters are in the band. They are all 3 involved in other activities as well; tennis, drama, choir, wrestling, mock trial, science bowl, environmental bowl, etc.. You get out what you pit in. But over half the football team has a 3.8 or...
1.0 student
11/22/2013
Fort Hill is either about sports or the band and if you aren't in either than you are considered a nobody in the school. Which was a reason why I left after 10th grade and went to a different school. The school itself has the worst reputation in the county and if you say you go there, you are looked...

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Fort Hill 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 655 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Fort Hill 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 3.65, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sheppard Pratt School, Lighthouse Christian Academy, Washington Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Cumberland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fort Hill High School.

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