Boyd J. Michael, III Technical High School

Boyd J. Michael, III Technical High School

Public High School | Grade 11-12
50 W Oak Ridge Dr,  Hagerstown, MD
Washington County Public Schools
4.2
4.0
548 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
580
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
35.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
554:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.8%
Female
44.2%
White
73.4%
Hispanic
10.6%
Black
10.2%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Hagerstown Community College 155 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 148 Students
Towson University 122 Students
Frostburg State University 92 Students
Shepherd University 69 Students
Salisbury University 67 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 52 Students
Penn State 50 Students
James Madison University 49 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 77 Students
Biology 48 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 35 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Criminology 22 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 169 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/7/2025
The best experience is getting to know the staff and meeting new people when I moved from my home school. I don't have a "bad" experience. I think everything is fine the way it is.
5.0 Alum
2/15/2025
The school was an enjoyable experience. The teachers were helpful, especially the technical teachers. Even now after graduating, I see my instructor in my technical program as my mentor. Furthermore, the students were also decent, of course not everyone is going to get along; however, the community is better than other high schools.
4.0 Senior
10/25/2024
The technical areas allow students to do hands-on activities, which is important to learning. For example, in networking, students have their own router and switch that they configure for the class, which is important for understanding how networks run.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
5.0 student
3/8/2013
Continuing my last review (I felt this needed to be said), the principal/administration presence is always known. They often stop by our classes and lunch. I personally feel like they can "bully" students around sometimes and I STRONGLY encourage parents to be aware of this. Don't get me wrong, I be...
5.0 student
2/19/2010
I am currently a senior at WCTHS and I have to say that it has been a wonderful experience. There are several different technical areas that students can enroll in to get hands-on experience and get a jump start on their careers. There is a variety of students that attend this school, and the teache...
2.0 parent
7/31/2009

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Boyd J. Michael, III Technical High School is a public school for students in grades 11-12 in Hagerstown, MD and is served by the Washington County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 548 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Boyd J. Michael, III Technical High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $291,648. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Hagerstown High School, Antietam Academy, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Hagerstown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Boyd J. Michael, III Technical High School.

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