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Washington Academy and High School

Grades 08–12 · Princess Anne, MD · NCES 240057001213

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10902 Old Princess Anne Rd · Princess Anne, MD 21853

At a glance

Reported students

619

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

43.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

08–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Maryland high enrollment

30th percentile

Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

390

Washington Academy and High School: 619 reported students.

State peer staffing position

28th percentile

14.2:1 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
567
Teachers (FTE)
49
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1

What the reported data says about Washington Academy and High School

Washington Academy and High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Princess Anne. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Somerset County Public Schools. NCES reports 619 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 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, below 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 Black (59.6%) and White (21.6%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Washington Academy and High School

  1. 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
4.4%
Students with disabilities
20.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
76.9%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

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

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White21.6%
  • Hispanic10.3%
  • Black59.6%
  • Asian1.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial6.3%

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

5 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

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.

Other schools in Somerset County Public Schools

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Crisfield Academy and High School

High · Grades 08–12

366 reported students

Somerset County Technical High School

High · Grades 09–12

0 reported students

Carter G Woodson Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

512 reported students

Greenwood Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–05

507 reported students

Princess Anne Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

391 reported students

Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 06–07

389 reported students

View all 8 district schools →