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#976 of 1,363 schools in MD
Washington Academy and High School
High School · Somerset County Public Schools · Princess Anne, MD
A Somerset County Public Schools high school serving grades 8th – 12th.
10902 Old Princess Anne Rd, Princess Anne, MD 21853
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Washington Academy and High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Academy and High School 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,895/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Princess Anne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,710
Median home value
$167,000
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Somerset County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisfield Academy and High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 8–12 | Not available | 373 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Somerset County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Academy and High School is listed in Somerset County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Academy and High School
Washington Academy and High School is a public high school in Princess Anne, MD, part of Somerset County Public Schools, serving approximately 616 students in grades 8th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Academy and High School
What grades does Washington Academy and High School serve?
Washington Academy and High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Washington Academy and High School?
Washington Academy and High School has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Academy and High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Academy and High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Academy and High School rank in MD?
Washington Academy and High School ranks #976 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Washington Academy and High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Academy and High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Washington Academy and High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Academy and High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Academy and High School a charter school?
No, Washington Academy and High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Academy and High School a Title I school?
No, Washington Academy and High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Academy and High School?
72.9% of students at Washington Academy and High School 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (410) 651-0480
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21853)
- 11,161
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 · 2025 MCAP · 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 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 21853; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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