Serving 342 students in grades 9-12, Barbara Ingram School For The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts's student population of 342 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
9%
33%
White
71%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Ingram School For The Arts's ranking?
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts is ranked #210 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Barbara Ingram School For The Arts often compared to?
Barbara Ingram School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like North Hagerstown High School, Boonsboro High School, Reservoir High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Barbara Ingram School For The Arts?
342 students attend Barbara Ingram School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts?
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara Ingram School For The Arts offer ?
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbara Ingram School For The Arts part of?
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts is part of Washington County School District.
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