Allegany County Public Schools

Allegany County Public Schools serves 8,084 students across 22 schools in a city locale within Maryland's Allegany County. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 0.6% from the prior year, operating with 618 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

Academically, the district demonstrates mixed performance relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 28.8%, exceeding Maryland's 26.6% state average, while reading proficiency reached 53.0% compared to the state average of 51.3%. The graduation rate of 93.1% substantially exceeds the state average of 89.2%. However, chronic absenteeism presents a notable challenge at 33.6%, considerably higher than typical state levels.

The student population reflects specific demographic characteristics: 59.8% qualify as economically disadvantaged, 15.9% receive special education services, and 5.0% are English learners. Racial composition is 84.3% White, 4.2% Black, 2.3% Hispanic, and 1.0% Asian.

Financially, the district operates with per-pupil spending of $10,796, slightly above the state average of $10,302. The total operating budget of $148.1 million derives primarily from state funding (65.3%), supplemented by local revenue (23.0%) and federal funds (11.7%). This funding structure places the district's financial reliance predominantly on state sources, with relatively limited local revenue contribution compared to some neighboring districts.