Westminster High School

Westminster High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1225 Washington Rd,  Westminster, MD
Carroll County Public Schools
3.9
4.7
1,480 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
96%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
70%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
19.4%
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
303:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.7%
White
77.3%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
5.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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 368 Students
Towson University 295 Students
Salisbury University 159 Students
Carroll Community College 146 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 143 Students
Stevenson University 134 Students
James Madison University 120 Students
McDaniel College 119 Students
Penn State 116 Students
University of Delaware 114 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 124 Students
Psychology 121 Students
Nursing 98 Students
Biology 90 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 46 Students
Marketing 39 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 39 Students
Accounting 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 263 Reviews
3.0 Senior
6/27/2025
I had a good and experience the teachers, faculty, and overall the students were kind. I would recommend future students to attend this school.
4.0 Senior
10/12/2024
The best experience was the friends I have made from attending this school, these friends are lifelong friends I am grateful to have met in my classes. One of the worst parts was getting up too early, I feel like it was hard to wake up enough to get all my work done efficiently. I would like to see teachers try to get students more involved and engaged in their schoolwork if they were struggling and reward students who get their work done. For example, letting them listen to music and hang out on their phones or can go play board games.
3.0 Senior
1/22/2024
Overall, I have had a good experience at Westminster High School. I feel the area that my school could improve on the most is post-secondary readiness. I don't feel that Westminster High School educated me deeply about my options after high school, how to complete a college application, how to pay for college, what a student loan entails, how to pay bills, and so much more. Everything that I know about my future is because of myself. I have had a good experience with academics, extra curriculars and athletics, but the social atmosphere could be improved. There is a gap in socioeconomic status at Westminster High School and social groups reflect that very clearly.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/23/2024
We have three kids currently enrolled and have lived here 3 years now. We love the teaching and support staff. Also the sports teams and coaches are not just teaching the sport but teamwork and sportsmanship. The clubs offered are great and the drama and music programs are awesome too. 10/10 would r...
5.0 student
11/20/2018
Its been a great experience so far from the topics in class to the students I'm surrounded by, I'm proud to be a student at Westminster High!
4.0 other
6/1/2016
WHS was a great school that prepared me for college and taught many life lessons. I met some of the greatest people and learned so much while I was enrolled.

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Westminster High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Westminster, MD, in the Westminster neighborhood, and is served by the Carroll County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,480 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Westminster 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 3.66, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $489,659. Learn more about what Westminster has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westminster High School.

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