Winters Mill High School

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Winters Mill High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
560 Gorsuch Rd,  Westminster, MD
Carroll County Public Schools
3.8
5.0
1,156 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
21
Reading
25
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
GreatSchools
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
49.9%
Female
49.8%
White
66.2%
Hispanic
18.1%
Black
8%
Two or more races
4%
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.
University of Maryland - College Park 215 Students
Towson University 197 Students
Carroll Community College 135 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 97 Students
Salisbury University 92 Students
Stevenson University 90 Students
McDaniel College 89 Students
York College of Pennsylvania 74 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 72 Students
Penn State 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 73 Students
Psychology 72 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Biology 60 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Criminology 24 Students
Engineering 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 171 Reviews
4.0 Junior
4/22/2026
The sports teams are fun to be a part of and a great way to feel a part of a community, but the theatrical department is not good.
1.0 Senior
8/13/2024
My experience at Winters Mill Has definitely been different than I am used to and the environment I mostly thrive in. I find that the school lacks lots of resources and the academics could be better. As for the diversity it is not strong, and the racism is unbelievable. Some things that I would like to change is the diversity, the environment , the teachers as well as a better curriculum.
4.0 Senior
9/3/2023
Very good people that are fun to connect with. teachers that are ready to help students and a fun school life.
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 1,156 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% 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 1190 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $496,940. 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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