Allegany High in Cumberland, MD

At a glance

Reported students

719

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Maryland high enrollment

31st percentile

Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

272

Allegany High: 719 reported students.

State peer staffing position

51st percentile

16:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 737
Teachers (FTE): 45
Student–teacher ratio: 16.4:1

What the reported data says about Allegany High

Allegany High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cumberland. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Allegany County Public Schools. NCES reports 719 students for 2024–25.

Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Maryland median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.3%) and multiracial (8.3%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Allegany High

1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.5%
Students with disabilities: 5.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 50.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White80.3%
Hispanic3.9%
Black5.1%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial8.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

17 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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491 reported students

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Public schools near Allegany High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
West Side Elementary Elementary · Allegany County Public Schools	PK–05	321	1.3 mi
Cash Valley Elementary Elementary · Allegany County Public Schools	PK–05	266	1.3 mi
Fort Hill High High · Allegany County Public Schools	09–12	655	2.6 mi
Center for Career & Technical Education High · Allegany County Public Schools	11–12	300	4.1 mi
Mountain Ridge High School High · Allegany County Public Schools	09–12	743	6.3 mi
Frankfort High School High · Mineral County Schools	09–12	488	7.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Allegany High

What grades does Allegany High serve?

Allegany High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Allegany County Public Schools.

How many students attend Allegany High?

Allegany High reported 719 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 737 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Allegany High?

The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 719 students and 45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Allegany High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Allegany High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Allegany County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Allegany High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

50.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Allegany High in?

Allegany High is part of Allegany County Public Schools, based in Cumberland, MD, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Allegany High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Side Elementary (1.3 mi), Cash Valley Elementary (1.3 mi), Fort Hill High (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.