Serving 1,328 students in grades 9-12, Western 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Western 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 Western High School is 0.27, 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western High School?
The graduation rate of Western High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Western High School?
1,328 students attend Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Western High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western High School?
Western High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western High School offer ?
Western High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
