Below Average
#1077 of 1,363 schools in MD
Center for Career & Technical Education
High School · Allegany County Public Schools · Cresaptown, MD
An Allegany County Public Schools high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw, Cresaptown, MD 21502
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Center for Career & Technical Education score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center for Career & Technical Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,721
Median home value
$151,400
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Frankfort High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Allegany HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocesePrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Allegany County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #22 of 22
- District spending per student
- $18,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center for Career & Technical Education is listed in Allegany County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center for Career & Technical Education
Center for Career & Technical Education is a public high school in Cresaptown, MD, part of Allegany County Public Schools, serving approximately 329 students in grades 11th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center for Career & Technical Education
What grades does Center for Career & Technical Education serve?
Center for Career & Technical Education serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Center for Career & Technical Education?
Center for Career & Technical Education has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Career & Technical Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Career & Technical Education is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center for Career & Technical Education rank in MD?
Center for Career & Technical Education ranks #1,077 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Center for Career & Technical Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Center for Career & Technical Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Center for Career & Technical Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center for Career & Technical Education has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Center for Career & Technical Education a charter school?
No, Center for Career & Technical Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center for Career & Technical Education a Title I school?
No, Center for Career & Technical Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center for Career & Technical Education?
62.3% of students at Center for Career & Technical Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Allegany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (301) 729-6486
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21502)
- 41,810
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21502; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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