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Students
Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) serves 6,693 students. The school age population is approximately 15% of the county's population.
Worcester County Student by Race:
The Attendance Rate:
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Graduation Rate: Consistently one of the highest graduation rates in the state
Dropout Rate: Consistently one of the lowest dropout rates in the state
Students Eligible for Free and Reduced Meals(FARMS):
39% of our students live in households at or below poverty and are eligible for FARMS. The state average is 38%.
Students Receiving Special Services:
WeXL Honor Card:
By excelling in academics, citizenship, and attendance, close to half of middle and high school students earn the WeXL Honor Card -- supported by our local chambers of commerce and businesses.
Click on the link to access the Honor Card brochure: 2009-2010 Honor Card
Of the 526 WCPS graduates:
During the 2009-2010 school year, graduating seniors of WCPS were offered $12,475,058 in scholarships, grants, and merit-based awards. Graduates accepted $6,497,638. This amount does not include need-based dollars that many graduates received through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other similar sources.
Adult Education:
WCPS provides adult education to approximately 300 students per year. Our programs help adults earn the a high school diploma; speak better English; and improve their parenting, writing, reading, and math skills. To date, 44 enrollees passed the General Educational Development (GED) Test in 2010 and earned the Maryland High School Diploma. Call 410-632-5071 to enroll in classess.
WCPS Priorities:
Special Education:
Services are provided to students with disabilities, including instructional and testing accommodations and direct services within general education classroom settings. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are developed and reviewed annually to monitor progress and improve student achievement.
English Learners (EL) Program:
To assist students in learning the English language, our school system offers an EL program. Nineteen (19) languages are spoken within our school system.
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