At a glance
Reported students
347
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
478
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts: 347 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
14.5:1 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
- 332
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hagerstown. It is one of 43 current school records connected to Washington County Public Schools. NCES reports 347 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 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 (68%) and Black (9.8%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.4%. 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 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.35
- 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
- White68%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black9.8%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
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
10 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 Washington County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hancock Middle Senior High
High · Grades 06–12
239 reported students
Clear Spring High
High · Grades 09–12
478 reported students
Washington County Job Development Center
High · Grades 12–12
38 reported students
Evening High School
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Smithsburg High
High · Grades 09–12
733 reported students
Boonsboro High
High · Grades 09–12
838 reported students
Public schools near Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hagerstown High High · Washington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,583 | 1.4 mi |
| Washington County Job Development Center High · Washington County Public Schools | 12–12 | 38 | 1.5 mi |
| South Hagerstown High High · Washington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,690 | 1.6 mi |
| Evening High School High · Washington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
| Williamsport High High · Washington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,061 | 5.7 mi |
| Smithsburg High High · Washington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 733 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
What grades does Barbara Ingram School for the Arts serve?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Washington County Public Schools.
How many students attend Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts reported 347 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 332 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 347 students and 24 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 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Barbara Ingram School for the Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is part of Washington County Public Schools, based in Hagerstown, MD, which operates 43 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Hagerstown High (1.4 mi), Washington County Job Development Center (1.5 mi), South Hagerstown High (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.