Walkersville High School

Walkersville High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
81 W Frederick St,  Walkersville, MD
Frederick County Public Schools
3.7
3.6
1,213 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
53.6%
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Science
12.5%
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
305:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
59.3%
Hispanic
16.2%
Black
15.5%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Paula Thaxton, an experienced agent in this school's attendance zone.

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 240 Students
Towson University 173 Students
Frederick Community College 136 Students
Salisbury University 82 Students
Hood College 76 Students
Penn State 73 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 73 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 71 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 65 Students
Frostburg State University 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 86 Students
Biology 82 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Nursing 76 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Chemistry 34 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students
Engineering 26 Students
Physical Therapy 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 219 Reviews
4.0 Junior
4/5/2024
Walkersville High school is a small-town school, with a well-connected community where everyone supports each other. Due to the small size of this school, it allows you to try new things such as a new sport, i without feeling the pressure of always being the best. Overall Walkersville high school is a good school that helps support students with their needs and values our time both in and outside of the classroom.
3.0 Junior
2/20/2024
The best part of this school is that there is a wide range of diversity. It's not strictly one group. The most staff have personal connections with students and want the best for them. A lot goes unnoticed though. Having bathrooms closed or broken frequently and so many behavior problems that never get fixed or have proper consequences for. Behavior kids are almost favorited by some staff and get away with a lot.
4.0 Senior
11/29/2023
Walkersville High School is a really nice school; it has a bunch of unique and different classes and extracurriculars. Plus there's also a ton of different sports teams to just such as football, soccer, tennis, even golf. Most of the teachers are really nice and do their job of teaching while also creating relationships with students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 8 Reviews
4.0 other
10/27/2021
Eh, it was okay. Fairly clean. Barely any bullying. 90% of funding went to the football team. Good AP program. Ocassional pathetic attempts at school spirit. Clubs are a joke.
5.0 student
4/17/2015
This School Is One of The best that I've ever attended! There's just a great atmosphere. The administration does a great job at keeping things running well. All The teachers that i have encountered are great. There is a large FFA community within the school, but that in no way hinders the quality of...
1.0 student
5/21/2014
If there was an option to give a school zero stars I would do so. There are cockroaches and mice everywhere, dead and alive. This school is the epitome of the social class system from Mean Girls: If you're new to this school, you are socially screwed. The teachers are extremely hypocritical and do n...
1.0 student
10/9/2008

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Parks in this Area

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.