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St. Michaels Middle/High School

200 Seymour Ave, St Michaels, MD 21663Talbot County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
443
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 7% vs nat'l
$17,252
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 20% vs nat'l
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 443 students in grades 06–12 in St Michaels, Maryland.
20% above average funding
District spends $17,252 per pupil, 20% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

St. Michaels Middle/High School is a mid-sized high in St Michaels, Maryland, serving grades 06–12 with 443 students. The district invests $17,252 per student — 20% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at St. Michaels Middle/High School

443
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
45%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution245 male · 198 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility45%
National avg 52% · 198 students
Student Composition
72%
9%
12%
Asian1%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black12%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240063001248

Academic Outcomes at St. Michaels Middle/High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
90%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 44th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21663

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,252Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,252
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,591
Student Support$3,278
Administration$2,070
Operations$2,588
Other$1,725
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,252 spent per student, an estimated $7,643 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
62%
State government
26.5%
Local (property tax)
62.0%
Federal programs
11.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $17,252/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.8:1 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
Easton ElementaryChapel District ElementarySt. Michaels ElementaryWhite Marsh Elementary
+1 more
↓
Middle
Easton Middle
↓
High School
Easton High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyTalbot County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTalbot County Public Schools →
Phone: (410)745-2852
NCES ID: 240063001248
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in St Michaels 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.

More in Talbot County Public Schools
High
Easton High
1,203 students · 09–12
● 43 opp57% FRL
Elem
Easton Elementary
1,078 students · PK–05
● 43 opp76% FRL
Mid
Easton Middle
737 students · 06–08
● 43 opp62% FRL
Elem
Chapel District Elementary
347 students · PK–05
● 45 opp43% FRL
Elem
St. Michaels Elementary
333 students · PK–05
● 43 opp48% FRL
Elem
White Marsh Elementary
288 students · PK–05
● 45 opp55% FRL
Elem
Tilghman Elementary
94 students · PK–05
● 38 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
200 Seymour Ave, St Michaels, MD 21663
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.