St. Michael's Middle and High School is a seven-year public middle school / high school in St. Michaels, Maryland, United States, in Talbot County. It is one of two public high schools in Talbot County along with Easton High School. St. Michaels High School is the smallest on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Serving 453 students in grades 6-12, St. Michaels Middle/high School ranks in the top 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 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Michaels Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Michaels Middle/high School's student population of 453 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
St. Michaels Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Michaels Middle/high School is 0.46, 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
#657 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
11%
33%
White
72%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Michaels Middle/high School's ranking?
St. Michaels Middle/high School is ranked #657 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are St. Michaels Middle/high School often compared to?
St. Michaels Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Easton High School, Easton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Michaels Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of St. Michaels Middle/high School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend St. Michaels Middle/high School?
453 students attend St. Michaels Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of St. Michaels Middle/high School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Michaels Middle/high School?
St. Michaels Middle/high School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Michaels Middle/high School offer ?
St. Michaels Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. Michaels Middle/high School part of?
St. Michaels Middle/high School is part of Talbot County School District.
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