Westminster High School is a public high school located in Westminster, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Carroll County Public Schools system. WHS is the largest and the oldest high school in Carroll County and is one of the largest high schools in the state of Maryland. It houses the County BEST Program.
Serving 1,480 students in grades 9-12, Westminster High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Westminster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Westminster High School's student population of 1,480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1899
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Westminster High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westminster High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
6%
33%
White
76%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Westminster High School's ranking?
Westminster High School is ranked #267 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Westminster High School often compared to?
Westminster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winters Mill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westminster High School?
The graduation rate of Westminster High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Westminster High School?
1,480 students attend Westminster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Westminster High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westminster High School?
Westminster High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westminster High School offer ?
Westminster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westminster High School part of?
Westminster High School is part of Carroll County Public Schools.
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