Francis Scott Key High

Summary:

Francis Scott Key High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Union Bridge, Maryland, with a student population of 944 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Carroll County Public Schools district, which is ranked 1 out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Francis Scott Key High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.46%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 59.27% to 85.06%, its test scores, particularly in mathematics, lag behind the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.1% of students were proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics for All Grades, compared to 37.7% for the district and 24.1% for the state. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.31%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 13.23% to 35.39%.

Francis Scott Key High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 62nd out of 146 Maryland high schools in 2023-2024 to 79th out of 127 in 2022-2023, placing it in the middle to lower range of Maryland high schools. Nearby schools, such as Century High, South Carroll High, and Manchester Valley High, generally outperform Francis Scott Key High in terms of test scores, school rankings, and student demographics, suggesting that the school may face challenges in providing a competitive educational experience compared to its peers.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3825 Bark Hill Road
       Union Bridge, MD  21791-9225


(410) 751-3320

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,385 Help


Feeder schools for Francis Scott Key High:

Elementary:    Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary
    Runnymede Elementary
    Taneytown Elementary
Middle:    Northwest Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  944

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.3% Help


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Compare Details Francis Scott Key High ranks better than 57.5% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.06. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Francis Scott Key High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key High is 18.1. 7 high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Francis Scott Key High employs 52 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis Scott Key High is $15,385. 5 high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Francis Scott Key High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Francis Scott Key High 62nd of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Francis Scott Key High in the ranking list.)

Carroll County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County Public Schools 1st of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Francis Scott Key High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.54 28th 201 86.1%
2005 59.69 68th 204 66.7%
2006 70.54 43rd 204 78.9%
2007 74.89 33rd 209 84.2%
2008 69.97 82nd 214 61.7%
2009 69.25 85th 213 60.1%
2010 74.61 62nd 220 71.8%
2011 55.50 98th 183 46.4%
2012 63.19 85th 187 54.5%
2013 57.48 97th 185 47.6%
2014 73.58 74th 231 68.0%
2015 60.59 74th 233 68.2%
2016 54.51 101st 233 56.7%
2017 54.30 68th 180 62.2%
2018 54.98 68th 197 65.5%
2019 48.41 65th 138 52.9%
2022 41.64 104th 225 53.8%
2023 40.91 79th 127 37.8%
2024 48.06 62nd 146 57.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Francis Scott Key High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 703 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1990 680 11 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1991 711 10 2 1 0 n/a n/a 2 726
1992 748 8 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 766
1993 788 9 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1994 833 13 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1995 944 12 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 964
1996 944 12 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 964
1997 976 17 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1002
1998 1003 18 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
1999 1047 26 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1078
2000 1071 20 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1098
2001 1064 17 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1096
2002 1116 19 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1155
2003 1116 19 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1155
2004 1143 29 10 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1193
2005 1168 30 7 18 4 n/a n/a 0 1227
2006 1158 40 7 24 4 n/a n/a 0 1233
2007 1200 49 8 23 4 n/a n/a 0 1284
2008 1133 57 8 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1224
2009 1091 59 10 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1184
2010 1062 54 9 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1149
2011 993 45 7 24 4 1 6 0 1080
2012 899 45 8 24 2 1 10 0 989
2013 933 37 9 26 3 0 13 0 1021
2014 911 38 8 30 1 1 10 0 999
2015 877 36 5 26 1 0 13 0 958
2016 863 37 3 28 1 0 16 0 948
2017 863 38 5 25 1 1 21 0 954
2018 822 37 6 30 2 1 23 0 921
2019 814 41 7 36 3 1 27 0 929
2020 811 31 6 39 4 3 28 0 922
2021 767 25 5 48 4 1 35 0 885
2022 776 35 7 47 5 2 52 0 924
2023 769 50 9 56 4 1 53 2 944

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Francis Scott Key High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 714 45.5 15.6 n/a
1990 696 43.0 16.1 4.5
1991 726 45.5 15.9 4.7
1992 766 48.5 15.7 12.4
1993 806 52.6 15.3 11.8
1994 858 52.9 16.2 5.8
1995 964 50.7 19.0 7.8
1996 964 50.7 19.0 7.8
1997 1002 52.0 19.3 8.2
1998 1026 53.3 19.2 10.2
1999 1078 53.3 20.2 13
2000 1098 58.0 18.9 10
2001 1096 59.5 18.4 10.1
2002 1155 60.5 19.1 11.8
2003 1155 60.5 19.1 11.8
2004 1193 68.0 17.5 13.6
2005 1227 67.0 18.3 11.8
2006 1233 70.0 17.6 15.6
2007 1284 74.4 17.3 17.1
2008 1224 73.6 16.6 18.1
2009 1184 71.1 16.7 19.3
2010 1149 66.6 17.2 20.7
2011 1080 64.3 16.7 22.5
2012 989 61.1 16.1 20.3
2013 1021 62.1 16.4 20.5
2014 999 57.6 17.3 21.9
2015 958 55.0 17.4 22.9
2016 948 55.0 17.2 22.3
2017 954 53.6 17.7 27.9
2018 921 53.6 17.1 27.8
2019 929 54.0 17.2 29.6
2020 922 53.0 17.3 30.6
2021 885 54.0 16.3 34
2022 924 51.0 18.1 36.5
2023 944 52.0 18.1 41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Francis Scott Key High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 714 45.5 15.6 n/a
1990 696 43.0 16.1 4.5
1991 726 45.5 15.9 4.7
1992 766 48.5 15.7 12.4
1993 806 52.6 15.3 11.8
1994 858 52.9 16.2 5.8
1995 964 50.7 19.0 7.8
1996 964 50.7 19.0 7.8
1997 1002 52.0 19.3 8.2
1998 1026 53.3 19.2 10.2
1999 1078 53.3 20.2 13
2000 1098 58.0 18.9 10
2001 1096 59.5 18.4 10.1
2002 1155 60.5 19.1 11.8
2003 1155 60.5 19.1 11.8
2004 1193 68.0 17.5 13.6
2005 1227 67.0 18.3 11.8
2006 1233 70.0 17.6 15.6
2007 1284 74.4 17.3 17.1
2008 1224 73.6 16.6 18.1
2009 1184 71.1 16.7 19.3
2010 1149 66.6 17.2 20.7
2011 1080 64.3 16.7 22.5
2012 989 61.1 16.1 20.3
2013 1021 62.1 16.4 20.5
2014 999 57.6 17.3 21.9
2015 958 55.0 17.4 22.9
2016 948 55.0 17.2 22.3
2017 954 53.6 17.7 27.9
2018 921 53.6 17.1 27.8
2019 929 54.0 17.2 29.6
2020 922 53.0 17.3 30.6
2021 885 54.0 16.3 34
2022 924 51.0 18.1 36.5
2023 944 52.0 18.1 41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Francis Scott Key High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $394 (3.0%) $12,948 (97.0%) $13,342
2020 $488 (3.5%) $13,342 (96.5%) $13,830
2021 $1,081 (7.2%) $13,917 (92.8%) $14,998
2022 $1,603 (10.9%) $13,043 (89.1%) $14,646
2023 $568 (3.7%) $14,817 (96.3%) $15,385

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis Scott Key High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 65th of 138 High schoolsRanks 79th of 127 High schools
 15.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students929944
 1.6%
African American4150
 22%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic3656
 55.6%
Pacific Islander11
White814769
 5.5%
Two or More Races2753
 96.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.6%41.3%
 11.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Francis Scott Key High

Students at Francis Scott Key High are 81% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 944 students attended Francis Scott Key High.

Francis Scott Key High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary
Elementary : Runnymede Elementary
Elementary : Taneytown Elementary
Middle : Northwest Middle

Francis Scott Key High ranks 62nd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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