Parkside High School

Parkside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1015 Beaglin Park Dr,  Salisbury, MD
Wicomico County Public Schools
3.8
3.0
1,223 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
107
Full Time Teachers
107
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
11.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
23.4%
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
278:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
50.3%
Black
29.8%
Hispanic
9.7%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
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.
Salisbury University 293 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 197 Students
Towson University 182 Students
Wor-Wic Community College 120 Students
University of Maryland Eastern Shore 99 Students
Bowie State University 79 Students
Morgan State University 76 Students
University of Delaware 57 Students
Frostburg State University 54 Students
Howard University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 80 Students
Business 76 Students
Psychology 73 Students
Biology 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Education 31 Students
Engineering 23 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 22 Students
Elementary Education 22 Students
Computer Science 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 200 Reviews
3.0 Alum
3/6/2025
I would really like to see Parkside High School get back to teaching the academics instead how many genders there are
4.0 Junior
4/24/2024
I remember being a nervous freshmen unprepared for Highschool, but through the CTE program I found friends that would get me through highschool. Without Parkside CTE I would have had no idea what I wanted to grow up to be.
4.0 Senior
2/6/2024
Parkside high-school is a great school. Overall, I feel safe while I am at school and receive a great education. Besides the lunch not being very good and some questionable cleanliness around the school I do not have any complaints for Parkside high-school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
2/7/2025
Students graduate without basic math and writing skills. Underperforming students are rewarded with inflated grades, nonsensical county averaging policies, and easier courses. Overperforming students are punished with more work and responsibility when they finish their assignments. The students in t...
2.0 parent
2/15/2018
My LGBT student has faced bullying and unequal treatment from students and staff. Attempts to address the issue have been unsuccessful. The special ed coordinator, however, is excellent.
5.0 parent
3/17/2008

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Parkside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Salisbury, MD and is served by the Wicomico County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,223 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Parkside 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 3.6, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $358,484. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wicomico County Evening High School, James M. Bennett High School, Wicomico High School, and more. Learn more about what Salisbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Parkside High School.

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