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Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

19^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 92% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is a specialized public magnet high school in downtown Hagerstown, MD, serving 347 students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Washington County Public Schools district.

This school stands out dramatically from nearby high schools, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA). An impressive 84.9% of Barbara Ingram students are proficient in ELA, which is nearly 30 percentage points higher than the next best local school, Boonsboro High, and almost 60 points higher than South Hagerstown High. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.3%, compared to rates of 40-50% at nearby schools like Williamsport High and South Hagerstown High, indicating a highly engaged student body. While math proficiency is more modest at 41.3%, it still exceeds district and state averages. The school's overall performance has earned it a ranking of 19th out of 227 Maryland high schools, the highest in its immediate area.

Barbara Ingram spends $20,017 per student, more than most comprehensive high schools in the district, and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.4, allowing for more individualized attention. The school's focus on the arts appears to strongly support reading, writing, and communication skills, creating a unique environment where students thrive academically while pursuing their creative passions. This specialized, application-based school creates a concentrated pocket of high achievement within a district that has a wide range of performance levels, making it a compelling option for families seeking a rigorous, arts-focused education.

347

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,017

Per pupil spending ?

29.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7-11 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

(301) 766-8840

District: Washington County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.0%

African American:

9.8%

Hispanic:

9.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (53% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Maryland high schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Washington County Public Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg40%

Maryland avg38%

19^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8High Schools in the Washington County Public Schools

10^th of 25Washington County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	73.0	19 of 227	91.6%	★★★★★
2025	79.1	11 of 220	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	58.5	36 of 146	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	61.1	30 of 127	76.4%	★★★★☆
2022	65.3	34 of 225	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	67.5	13 of 32	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.9	47 of 138	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	85.2	9 of 197	95.4%	★★★★★
2017	84.1	12 of 180	93.3%	★★★★★
2016	80.8	15 of 233	93.6%	★★★★★
2015	66.4	55 of 233	76.4%	★★★★☆
2014	82.6	8 of 231	96.5%	★★★★★
2013	87.3	2 of 185	98.9%	★★★★★
2012	82.5	15 of 187	92.0%	★★★★★
2011	87.0	7 of 183	96.2%	★★★★★
2010	88.5	1 of 220	99.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	84.6	5 of 35	85.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	66.2	20 of 40	50.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)86th percentile+26 vs school

White (2021)50th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts85%+33 vs state

Geometry69%+25 vs state

Mathematics41%+14 vs state

Algebra I33%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)	MCAP English Language Arts (2026)		MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	7-11 S. Potomac Street	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8840	347	24	14.4	29.7%	236 (68.0%)	34 (9.8%)	32 (9.2%)	13 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	73	19^th of 227 public high schools	91.6%		79.1	11^th of 220 public high schools	95.0%	8	41.3	84.9	84.9	33.1	69.4	$20,017	$761	$19,257
North Hagerstown High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1200 Pennsylvania Ave	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8238	1,583	83	19.0	58.2%	655 (41.4%)	373 (23.6%)	326 (20.6%)	69 (4.4%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	155 (9.8%)	40.2	111^th of 227 public high schools	51.1%		45	87^th of 220 public high schools	60.5%	24	16.9	57.6	57.6	16.9		$14,982	$1,505	$13,477
Washington County Job Development Center	Public	12	1350 Marshall St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8214	38	6	6.3	63.2%	19 (50.0%)	10 (26.3%)	5 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.5%)								(n/a)						$50,061	$9,426	$40,635
South Hagerstown High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1101 S Potomac St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8369	1,690	96	17.6	67.5%	548 (32.4%)	498 (29.5%)	403 (23.8%)	42 (2.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	195 (11.5%)	31.8	137^th of 227 public high schools	39.6%		26.8	144^th of 220 public high schools	34.5%	7	13.8	50.2	50.2	11.6	41.3	$15,042	$1,663	$13,378
Evening High School	Public	9-12	40 W. Oak Ridge Drive	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8460	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Williamsport High	Public	9-12	5 S Clifton Dr	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8423	1,061	58	18.4	60.1%	667 (62.9%)	118 (11.1%)	190 (17.9%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (6.9%)	32.1	134^th of 227 public high schools	41.0%		32.1	130^th of 220 public high schools	40.9%	4	8.7	54.1	54.1	8.8		$17,239	$2,418	$14,822
Smithsburg High	Public	9-12	66 N Main St	Smithsburg	21783	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8337	733	41	17.9	44.1%	537 (73.3%)	61 (8.3%)	76 (10.4%)	15 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.0%)	53.2	61^st of 227 public high schools	73.1%		58.8	43^rd of 220 public high schools	80.5%	18	20.8	75.3	75.3	15.6	46.2	$17,963	$2,093	$15,870
Boonsboro High	Public	9-12	10 Campus Ave	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8022	838	51	16.4	37.7%	697 (83.2%)	29 (3.5%)	53 (6.3%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.5%)	69.5	23^rd of 227 public high schools	89.9%		72.4	19^th of 220 public high schools	91.4%	4	41.2	75.8	75.8	35.4	76.9	$16,625	$905	$15,720
Clear Spring High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12630 Broadfording Rd	Clear Spring	21722	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8082	478	29	16.6	43.5%	384 (80.3%)	25 (5.2%)	47 (9.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	58.9	48^th of 227 public high schools	78.9%		61.1	39^th of 220 public high schools	82.3%	9	33.9	64.0	64.0	34.1		$22,608	$1,146	$21,462
Catoctin High	Public	9-12	14745 Sabillasville Rd	Thurmont	21788	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3150	823	42	19.5	40.2%	675 (82.0%)	21 (2.6%)	85 (10.3%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.0%)	48.3	77^th of 227 public high schools	66.1%		39.3	109^th of 220 public high schools	50.5%	32	11.8	72.5	72.5	6.5	30.6	$19,434	$1,408	$18,026

Frequently Asked Questions about Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

What district is Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in?

Washington County Public Schools

Is Barbara Ingram School for the Arts a good school?

Yes. Barbara Ingram School for the Arts ranks in the top 8.4% of Maryland high schools.

How many students attend Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 347 students attended Barbara Ingram School for the Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Barbara Ingram School for the Arts?

Students at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts are 68% White, 10% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

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