Western High School
School Overview
Western High School is a public school located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a school in Baltimore City Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, 30% of students are proficient in Math learning and 59% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,038 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 51 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,038 students are attending Western High School. All students are female.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Western High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 51 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| White | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 51 | 0 | 51 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 51 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Western High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. 82.4% of teachers are certified. 84.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 51 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 42 | 82.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 9 | 17.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 9.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 5.9% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 346 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 239,116 Households |
| Population | 585,379 |
| Male | 286,048 |
| Female | 322,984 |
| Child Population | 167,423 |
| Total Housing Units | 294,296 Units |
| Average House Value | $160,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,073 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.30% |
| Average Household Income | $50,379 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.42% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Western High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 304 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 454 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Western High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 304 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 10 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 297 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 454 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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