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Center for Career & Technical Education

14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw, Cresaptown, MD 21502Allegany County Public Schools →
Federal DataCareer and Technical SchoolGrades 11–12Non-Charter
289
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$18,760
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 31% vs nat'l
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 289 students in grades 11–12 in Cresaptown, Maryland.
31% above average funding
District spends $18,760 per pupil, 31% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Center for Career & Technical Education is a mid-sized high in Cresaptown, Maryland, serving grades 11–12 with 289 students. The district invests $18,760 per student — 31% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Center for Career & Technical Education

289
Total Students
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
53%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (11–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution188 male · 101 female
65%
35%
Male 65%Female 35%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility53%
National avg 52% · 153 students
Student Composition
94%
White94%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240003000030

Academic Outcomes at Center for Career & Technical Education

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
90%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 34th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21502

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,760Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,760
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,254
Student Support$3,564
Administration$2,251
Operations$2,814
Other$1,876
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,760 spent per student, an estimated $8,311 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
23%
State government
62.9%
Local (property tax)
22.9%
Federal programs
14.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $18,760/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
South Penn ElementaryBeall ElementaryWest Side ElementaryCash Valley Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
Braddock MiddleWashington MiddleMount Savage MiddleWestmar Middle
↓
High School
Mountain Ridge High SchoolFort Hill HighAllegany High
School Profile
TypeCareer and Technical School
LevelHigh
Grades11 – 12
Location—
CountyAllegany County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAllegany County Public Schools →
Phone: (301)729-6486
NCES ID: 240003000030
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Cresaptown seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
Allegany High
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Mid
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603 students · 06–08
● 41 opp60% FRL
Mid
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583 students · 06–08
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Elem
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Elem
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● 50 opp63% FRL
Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw, Cresaptown, MD 21502
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.