Middletown High School

Middletown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
200 Schoolhouse Dr,  Middletown, MD
Frederick County Public Schools
3.9
2.8
1,109 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
58.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
10.9%
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
287:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
80.6%
Hispanic
9.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
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.
University of Maryland - College Park 277 Students
Towson University 156 Students
Frederick Community College 110 Students
Salisbury University 90 Students
Virginia Tech 82 Students
Penn State 81 Students
James Madison University 77 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 67 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 62 Students
Hood College 55 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 73 Students
Biology 73 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students
Criminology 27 Students
Chemistry 27 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 274 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/2/2025
I like it a lot. I wish that the counselors told you a little more upfront. Administrative staff and teachers are wonderful.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2024
Overall, it was a good experience. I believe that some teachers could teach student the materials better. I also had a terrible experience with Spanish class, sense I am not amazing at languages, but the class was way to stressful from a test or project almost daily. Other than that great time at Middletown High
4.0 Senior
1/30/2024
I've enjoyed my time at MHS. I do feel I could have been better prepared for college. I haven't been required to take notes too much and some classes have been too easy and seemed to lack curriculum. My teachers have been very nice and very helpful and I am grateful for them.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/6/2024
No diversity and it goes beyond the students. Yes, Middletown is not particularly diverse but that doesn’t mean that the students should not be encouraged to learn about other races (besides White) or cultures (besides America) or be taught empathy for the working poor or understand the social or ci...
2.0 parent
4/17/2023
Kids are horrible... as are the teachers. Teachers love to threaten students and abuse powers... Incompetent staff.
1.0 parent
2/2/2023
If you fit the status quo, then this is your school. It is not an inclusive school for all. Enough said
5.0 parent
5/17/2022
My son attends Middletown High School. He has special needs (ADHD) and an IEP. His counselor has been excellent. We went through COVID-19 and he will have to repeat a year, but his teachers and Counselor have been terrific. During Covid-19 and working from home, his Counselor inquired as to his ment...

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Middletown High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Middletown, MD, in the Middletown neighborhood, and is served by the Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,109 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Middletown High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $627,172. Discover additional schools in the area, like Middletown Middle School, St. Thomas More Academy, Middletown Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Middletown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Middletown High School.

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