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Winters Mill High School

560 Gorsuch Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,116 students in grades 9-12, Winters Mill High School ranks in the top 50% 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 47% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Winters Mill High School's student population of 1,116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,116 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Winters Mill 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 Winters Mill High School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#468 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Winters Mill High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winters Mill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winters Mill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Winters Mill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Winters Mill High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Winters Mill High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winters Mill High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Winters Mill High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Winters Mill High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Winters Mill High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Winters Mill High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Winters Mill High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Winters Mill High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winters Mill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winters Mill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winters Mill High School's ranking?
Winters Mill High School is ranked #468 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Winters Mill High School often compared to?
Winters Mill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster High School by visitors of our site.
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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winters Mill High School?
The graduation rate of Winters Mill High School is 88%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Winters Mill High School?
1,116 students attend Winters Mill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Winters Mill High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winters Mill High School?
Winters Mill High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winters Mill High School offer ?
Winters Mill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winters Mill High School part of?
Winters Mill High School is part of Carroll County School District.

School Reviews
5   8/3/2009
I have found WMHS has a strong academics. Over 90% of all students are involved in extra curricular activities, including 800+ are student atheletes. The various booster clubs are strongly represented.
- Posted by Parent - emily

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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