Allegany High School

900 Seton Dr
Cumberland, MD 21502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
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%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in MD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Allegany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Allegany High School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#286 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Allegany 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 Allegany 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.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allegany 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.
50-54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Allegany 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Allegany High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Allegany High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Allegany 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
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Allegany 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 Allegany High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Allegany High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Allegany 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
50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Allegany 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%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Allegany 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allegany High School's ranking?
Allegany High School is ranked #286 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Allegany High School often compared to?
Allegany High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Hill High School, Mountain Ridge 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 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 High School is part of Allegany County School District.

School Reviews

5   4/21/2008
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%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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