At a glance
Reported students
1,061
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
478
Williamsport High: 1,061 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
18.5:1 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
- 938
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Williamsport High
Williamsport High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Williamsport. It is one of 43 current school records connected to Washington County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,061 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, above 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 (62.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.9%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. 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 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Williamsport High
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.5 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.9%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black11.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
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
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.
Boonsboro High
High · Grades 09–12
838 reported students
Smithsburg High
High · Grades 09–12
733 reported students
North Hagerstown High
High · Grades 09–12
1,583 reported students
Clear Spring High
High · Grades 09–12
478 reported students
South Hagerstown High
High · Grades 09–12
1,690 reported students
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
347 reported students
Public schools near Williamsport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening High School High · Washington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 4.2 mi |
| South Hagerstown High High · Washington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,690 | 4.5 mi |
| Barbara Ingram School for the Arts High · Washington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 347 | 5.7 mi |
| Washington County Job Development Center High · Washington County Public Schools | 12–12 | 38 | 6.1 mi |
| Spring Mills High School High · Berkeley County Schools | 09–12 | 1,544 | 6.2 mi |
| North Hagerstown High High · Washington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,583 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Williamsport High
What grades does Williamsport High serve?
Williamsport High 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 Williamsport High?
Williamsport High reported 1,061 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 938 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Williamsport High?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 1,061 students and 57.5 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 Williamsport High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Williamsport High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Washington County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Williamsport High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.1% 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 Williamsport High in?
Williamsport High 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 Williamsport High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Evening High School (4.2 mi), South Hagerstown High (4.5 mi), Barbara Ingram School for the Arts (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.