Serving 1,487 students in grades 9-12, South Hagerstown High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
South Hagerstown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Hagerstown High School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Hagerstown High School is ranked #668 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are South Hagerstown High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Hagerstown High School?
The graduation rate of South Hagerstown High School is 77%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Hagerstown High School?
1,487 students attend South Hagerstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of South Hagerstown High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Hagerstown High School?
South Hagerstown High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Hagerstown High School offer ?
South Hagerstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Hagerstown High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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