Manchester Valley High School vs. Westminster High School
Should you attend Manchester Valley High School or Westminster High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Westminster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,359 students in grades 9-12, Manchester Valley 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 43% (which is lower 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, Westminster High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,359 students
1,517 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#230 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Graduation Rate
91%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
371
457
Grade 10 Students
357
363
Grade 11 Students
341
364
Grade 12 Students
290
333
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
85%
77%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%