Fort Hill High School is a four-year public high school in Cumberland, Maryland, United States, serving 780 students in grades 9 through 12. Fort Hill is part of Allegany County Public Schools.
Serving 680 students in grades 9-12, Fort Hill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Hill High School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Fort Hill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Hill High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#771 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
5%
33%
White
82%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sentinels
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Hill High School's ranking?
Fort Hill High School is ranked #771 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fort Hill High School often compared to?
Fort Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allegany High School, Mountain Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Hill High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fort Hill High School?
680 students attend Fort Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fort Hill High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Hill High School?
Fort Hill High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Hill High School offer ?
Fort Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Hill High School part of?
Fort Hill High School is part of Allegany County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/15/2022
i love this school.
5 11/4/2020
Wonderful school, my child loves it. They enjoy the teachers & staff.
1 7/6/2020
Worst school ever only cares about the football program.
5 4/4/2011
While Fort Hill is considered to be a football school because of the quality football program, it is also a great academic school. They offer a variety of courses to include honors and AP courses. The teachers care about the students. There are many extracurricular activities available to help create a well rounded high school experience.
2 10/13/2008
The school is only worried about the footbal program and not teaching the student body. Fort Hill is now considered nothing more than a bunch of racists, and I am ashamed to have my children attend.
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