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Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School

50 W Oak Ridge Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21740 · (301)766-8050 · Washington County
GRADES 11–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE ICAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL548 STUDENTS
Enrollment
548
High
DISTRICT 756 · STATE 1,185
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
241 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 54%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 11
285
Grade 12
263
Student demographics
White
73%
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 31%
Hispanic
11%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 24%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 32%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
56%
Female
44%

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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
548
-41 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 16.8:1
% White
73%
was 77%
% Hispanic
11%
was 6%
% Black
10%
was 9%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School

Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School is a senior high of cozy scale in Hagerstown, Maryland, part of Washington County Public Schools, caters to 548 students in grades 11 through 12. By comparison, Maryland's public schools average about 1,185 students each, so Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School sits 54% smaller than that benchmark.

Washington County Public Schools runs 43 schools in total, collectively educating 23,320 students. Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School reports that White students make up the majority at 73%; the rest reads as 11% Hispanic, 10% Black, 4% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Washington County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.3:1. The state averages around 15.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 44% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is noticeably below Washington County's rate of about 58%.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Washington County indicate median household income runs about $77,747, about 24% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Washington County runs 44 public schools (combined enrollment of about 23,320 students), of which Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School is one.

E. Russell Hicks Middle is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School.

Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School operates from a city-core location.

Over the past 5-year window. Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School's enrollment has ticked down 7% since 2018, when it stood at 589 (now 548). Hispanic enrollment moved from 6% to 11% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Washington County at a glance

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Population
155,709
Census ACS
Median income
$77,747
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
44
23,320 students

Quick facts

School name
Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School
District
Washington County Public Schools
Address
50 W Oak Ridge Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone
(301)766-8050
County
Washington County
Level
High
Grade range
11–12
Total enrollment
548
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
241 (44%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
240066000308
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Washington County Public Schools
Other schools in Hagerstown
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Frequently asked questions

About Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School
How large is Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School?
Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School enrolls approximately 548 students in grades 11-12.
What grades does Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School serve?
Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School serves grades 11-12.
How many teachers does Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School have?
Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School?
At Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School, the student body is approximately 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School public or private?
Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Washington County Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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