Winters Mill High School

Winters Mill High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
560 Gorsuch Rd,  Westminster, MD
Carroll County Public Schools
3.8
5.0
1,142 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
22
Reading
26
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
67.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
8.7%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.6%
White
67.5%
Hispanic
15.5%
Black
9.3%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
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.
University of Maryland - College Park 208 Students
Towson University 185 Students
Carroll Community College 127 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 87 Students
Salisbury University 87 Students
Stevenson University 83 Students
McDaniel College 80 Students
York College of Pennsylvania 69 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 69 Students
Penn State 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 74 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Biology 63 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Criminology 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 181 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
1/23/2025
There are many things that could use improvements at Winters Mill and there are administrators constantly working in order to make the high school a better place to be in. I would like to see more clubs and more encouraged activity in clubs as well as providing ample opportunities to be a part of things in the school and the community.
3.0 Alum
6/7/2024
The administration plays favorites. When kids do something they are not supposed to do and have someone they are very close with in the school they get out of trouble and do not face consequences. If you didn't start playing sports there your freshman year then you are not liked and will be singled out. Coaches are awful and very rude. They all play favorites and if you are not one of them they say awful things to you.
4.0 Junior
3/23/2023
Winters Mill High School is a very accepting and diverse school. They offer tons of programs/clubs/classes for many different interests. I have had a good experience so far, I have lots of friends, most of the teachers are great. Some teachers are not as great though. The only problem I have had with the school some teachers don't really make an effort to build a relationship with students and that can be hard when trying to learn. Other than that I have had a great time.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/26/2025
We have two kids at Winters Mill. We’ve found the teachers and administration are committed to helping each child flourish. Also, the counselors show passion about helping each student best find their path. The team coaches encourage not only teamwork and sportsmanship, but also life balance, which...
5.0 student
8/5/2010
i have only atttended this school for one year so far it seems really good and honestly the principal of the 2009 2010 year isnt all that great but teachers are really good and nice about everything very help full however the building is always clean the next moring and the teachers always great tog...

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Winters Mill 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 1,142 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Winters Mill 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 3.61, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $489,254. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carroll Springs School, Westminster High School, Gateway School, and more. Learn more about what Westminster has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Winters Mill High School.

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