Smithsburg High School

Smithsburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
66 N Main St,  Smithsburg, MD
Washington County Public Schools
3.9
4.5
776 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
51.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
9.4%
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

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
77.1%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
7.8%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
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.
University of Maryland - College Park 98 Students
Hagerstown Community College 80 Students
Towson University 72 Students
Frostburg State University 52 Students
James Madison University 45 Students
Salisbury University 44 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 40 Students
Shepherd University 36 Students
Penn State 35 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 53 Students
Business 41 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Political Science and Government 16 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Physical Therapy 15 Students
Chemistry 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 171 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/3/2025
Smithsburg highschool is overall a good school. While it is small and doesn't have big class sizes it still is great overall. Sports teams are good and most teachers are very nice and helpful
4.0 Alum
10/12/2020
I loved that it was a small town school and the teachers were genuinely invested in a student's educational goals
5.0 Senior
10/8/2020
I really like my school and I'm glad I've got to attend Smithsburg High School. There isn't another school in the county that I'd rather go to. I like the location of the school, the size of the school, the teachers at the school, and I like how the staff cares for the students and puts the students first.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/15/2021
Very good school. This school is WAY better than old school that I used to go which was in PA. My old school in PA was horrible and had extremely bad teachers.
5.0 parent
11/29/2020
This is the best school that I ever went. They are so supportive and all of the teachers that I have are really respectful. This is a big plus because I used to go to a horrible school and then moved here. Also this school will help you pass big tests and you more likely to get in to a very good col...
4.0 student
11/29/2014
I'm currently attending Smithsburg as a sophomore and I can say it is a great school. The teachers are very helpful and mostly everyone is nice. Smithsburg is a primarily white school which is difficult when you're Hispanic in honors classes and you're the only person of color in the room. In the fi...
2.0 student
5/2/2014
I attended Smithsburg as a student from 2007-2011 and I i hate it, i only get bully and school do not stop it. They treat me like child. I had a disable with reading and writing and they do not help me out.

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Smithsburg High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Smithsburg, MD, in the Smithsburg neighborhood, and is served by the Washington County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 776 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Smithsburg High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $382,565. Discover additional schools in the area, like Laurel Hall School - Hagerstown, Walkersville Christian Schools, Highfield Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Smithsburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smithsburg High School.

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