DATA CENTER - K-12 Career & Technology

The Carroll County Public School System consistently ranks as one of the top-performing school systems in the state of Maryland. Numerous awards, at both the state and national level, have been bestowed upon Carroll's instructional staff and students. The educational programs developed in the Carroll County Public School system are also recognized statewide and nationally for their high standards and innovative approaches.

Carroll County students consistently score above state and national averages on the Scholastic Aptitude Test and other standardized tests. Carroll County also has one of the highest college attendance rates in the State. Today, more than 28,000 students are enrolled in Carroll County Public Schools.

Elementary Schools (22)
• Average Enrollment - 536
• Average Class Size - 20.8

Middle Schools (9)
• Average Enrollment - 745
• Average Class Size - 25.3

High Schools (7)
Average Enrollment - 1,369
47.7% of students enter 4-year colleges
15.2% of students enter 2-year colleges

Career & Technology Centers (2)
• National award-winning teachers, students and programs
• Offers 28 accredited programs
• Students can earn college credit
• 99% student employment rate
• 98% employer satisfaction rate

Average SAT Scores (from 2006)
• Carroll County 1545
• Maryland 1498
• Nation 1511

Student attendance rate - 96%
Student dropout rate - 1.5%
Classrooms with Internet Access: 100%
Student to Computer Ratio: 3:1

Carroll County Public School's award-winning career and technology educational programs are among the best in the state. The purpose of the programs is to meet the challenge of continuing to supply employers with skilled, productive and independent workers. Over twenty-two programs of study including drafting, computer technology, machine technology, electrical constructions, electronics, nursing, agri-science and business training are offered at the two career and technology centers and the seven comprehensive high schools.

Carroll Christian Schools

• Preschool through high school
  
• Enrollment - 405
• Before- and after-school care
  
• Bus Service (limited)
  
• American Association of Christian Schools
  
• Maryland Association of Christian Schools

Carroll Lutheran School

• Kindergarten through 8th grade
  
• Enrollment - 85
  
• Before- and after-school care
  
• Christian based education
  
• Accredited

Gerstell Academy

• Kindergarten through 12th grade (eventually)
  
• Enrollment - 60 (pre-K - 5th)
  
• College preparatory focusing on leadership, moral & ethical decision-making
  
• An independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school

Faith Christian School

• Pre-school through 12th grade
  
• Enrollment - 160
  
• Bibled-centered curriculum
  
• Before- and after-school care

Montessori School of Westminster

• Pre-school through 9th grade
  
• Enrollment - 179
  
• All day kindergarten
  
• Before- and after-school care
  
• AIMS Accredited
• Private, Montessori-based, co-educational, non-secular
  

St. John's Catholic School

• Kindergarten through 8th grade
  
• Enrollment - 460
  
• Before- and after-school care
  
• Bus transportation available (Limited)
  
• Strong, formalized computer education program
  
• Acrredited, Middle States Asssociation of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools

Other Private School Options

The following Baltimore-based private schools serve a special segment of the educational needs for some Carroll County families.

• St. Paul's School
  
• St. Paul's School for Girls
  
• McDonogh School
  
• Garrision Forest School