Thomas S. Wootton High School

Serving 1,943 students in grades 9-12, Thomas S. Wootton High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

Graduation Rate Overall Testing Rank Math Proficiency Reading Proficiency Science Proficiency

Top Rankings

Overall Rank Math Proficiency Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Science Proficiency Graduation Rate

School Overview

Thomas S. Wootton High School's student population of 1,943 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction) Total Students 1,943 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 112 teachers

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School Rankings

Thomas S. Wootton High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (MD) Overall Testing Rank #1 out of 1347 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Eligible for Free Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas S. Wootton High School's ranking?

Thomas S. Wootton High School is ranked #1 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).

What is the graduation rate of Thomas S. Wootton High School?

The graduation rate of Thomas S. Wootton High School is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.

How many students attend Thomas S. Wootton High School? 1,943 students attend Thomas S. Wootton High School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Thomas S. Wootton High School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas S. Wootton High School?

Thomas S. Wootton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Thomas S. Wootton High School offer ? Thomas S. Wootton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction). What school district is Thomas S. Wootton High School part of?

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Thomas S. Wootton High School is Rock Terrace School (1.8 miles away) The nearest middle school and elementary school is Robert Frost Middle School (0.4 miles away) School
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