Serving 690 students in grades 9-12, Allegany High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Allegany High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allegany High School is 0.32, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allegany High School?
The graduation rate of Allegany High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Allegany High School?
690 students attend Allegany High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Allegany High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allegany High School?
Allegany High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Allegany High School offer ?
Allegany High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Allegany High School part of?
Allegany is one of 4 high schools in Allegany County Maryland. It has the highest number of college bound students, the highest average SAT scores, as well as the highest percentage of advanced placement students. Last year 1.6 in college scholarships were awarded. This is more than the total for the other 3 high schools. If you are a strong academic student and move to this county, this is the school to attend. it has several award winning organizations including a band that has won 9 straight state championships and finished 11th in the nation in 2007 at the USSBA National Championship. The mock trial team has been undefeated for several years, as has its environmental team. The athletic programs are also one of the top overall programs in the state.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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