Frederick High

Summary:

Frederick High is a public high school located in Frederick, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,829 students. The school is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator of Frederick High is its racial diversity, with a student population that is 22.47% White, 25.31% African American, 41.5% Hispanic, 5.3% Asian, and 4.98% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools, such as Urbana High, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. However, Frederick High's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is significantly lower than the nearby schools and the county/state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.2% of Frederick High students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to the county average of 32.1% and the state average of 24.1%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maryland high schools, with a ranking of 134 out of 146 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Another key factor is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Frederick High, with 50.79% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Linganore High and Middletown High, which have lower free and reduced lunch rates. The high percentage of low-income students at Frederick High may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, as research has shown that students from low-income families often face additional challenges that can impact their academic achievement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

650 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701

(240) 236-7000

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,891

Feeder schools for Frederick High:

Elementary:	Butterfly Ridge Elementary
	Hillcrest Elementary
	Parkway Elementary
	Whittier Elementary
Middle:	West Frederick Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 1,850

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.7%

African American:

25.2%

White:

19.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frederick High ranks worse than 91.8% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks last among 10 ranked high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Frederick High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Frederick High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.7%), African American (25.2%), White (19.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frederick High is 16.6, which is the 4^th best among 10 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Frederick High employs 111 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frederick High is $14,891, which is the 6^th highest among 10 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Frederick High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick High 134^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Frederick High in the ranking list.)

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frederick High

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Rank History for all students at Frederick High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	28.94	173^rd	201	13.9%
2005	54.78	83^rd	204	59.3%
2006	57.10	85^th	204	58.3%
2007	59.42	88^th	209	57.9%
2008	60.63	117^th	214	45.3%
2009	66.35	97^th	213	54.5%
2010	66.53	95^th	220	56.8%
2011	49.70	108^th	183	41.0%
2012	33.43	137^th	187	26.7%
2013	35.27	133^rd	185	28.1%
2014	61.26	129^th	231	44.2%
2015	45.99	137^th	233	41.2%
2016	52.19	112^th	233	51.9%
2017	47.92	84^th	180	53.3%
2018	32.21	114^th	197	42.1%
2019	23.97	119^th	138	13.8%
2022	42.62	102^nd	225	54.7%
2023	28.89	107^th	127	15.7%
2024	19.50	134^th	146	8.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Frederick High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.63	10^th	11	9.1%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frederick High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1356	216	21	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1608
1990	1306	213	40	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	1578
1991	1332	214	41	20	0	n/a	n/a	-4	1603
1992	1320	234	44	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1624
1993	1385	236	50	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	1697
1994	1390	274	49	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	1752
1995	1380	302	52	54	7	n/a	n/a	0	1795
1996	1380	302	52	54	7	n/a	n/a	0	1795
1997	1349	333	46	62	9	n/a	n/a	0	1799
1998	1359	334	52	59	7	n/a	n/a	0	1811
1999	1276	331	69	57	5	n/a	n/a	0	1738
2000	1292	347	76	63	4	n/a	n/a	0	1782
2001	1340	372	77	80	1	n/a	n/a	0	1870
2002	1307	417	96	137	0	n/a	n/a	0	1957
2003	1307	417	96	137	0	n/a	n/a	0	1957
2004	956	345	111	128	1	n/a	n/a	0	1541
2005	830	339	111	121	2	n/a	n/a	0	1403
2006	658	326	114	142	0	n/a	n/a	0	1240
2007	647	347	133	192	1	n/a	n/a	0	1320
2008	637	363	132	203	0	n/a	n/a	0	1335
2009	644	385	123	194	0	n/a	n/a	0	1346
2010	604	412	116	210	1	n/a	n/a	0	1343
2011	511	372	108	256	6	1	94	0	1348
2012	491	365	114	309	10	1	96	0	1386
2013	476	340	97	307	10	1	95	0	1326
2014	452	325	89	316	14	0	86	0	1282
2015	417	341	106	360	11	1	75	0	1311
2016	365	325	96	359	6	2	71	0	1224
2017	357	355	98	407	4	1	79	0	1301
2018	355	346	110	554	2	3	85	0	1455
2019	359	345	107	516	1	3	76	0	1407
2020	384	375	116	561	2	5	65	0	1508
2021	388	393	104	587	3	6	61	0	1542
2022	405	423	102	654	2	4	69	0	1659
2023	411	463	97	759	2	6	91	0	1829
2024	359	466	95	808	4	7	108	3	1850

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 Frederick High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1608	87.3	18.4	n/a
1990	1578	87.3	18.0	4.1
1991	1603	84.8	18.9	4.2
1992	1624	89.0	18.2	5.4
1993	1697	90.8	18.7	5.1
1994	1752	97.2	18.0	10.8
1995	1795	97.0	18.5	12.1
1996	1795	97.0	18.5	12.1
1997	1799	98.0	18.4	13.2
1998	1811	99.1	18.3	15.2
1999	1738	99.2	17.5	17.8
2000	1782	101.7	17.5	16
2001	1870	101.7	18.4	17.1
2002	1957	106.4	18.4	16.6
2003	1957	106.4	18.4	16.6
2004	1541	90.5	17.0	17.4
2005	1403	86.0	16.3	25
2006	1240	83.0	14.9	25.6
2007	1320	84.3	15.7	27.3
2008	1335	86.8	15.4	30.2
2009	1346	90.8	14.8	28.6
2010	1343	84.3	15.9	34
2011	1348	88.3	15.2	37.9
2012	1386	92.8	14.9	34.6
2013	1326	84.8	15.6	38.8
2014	1282	85.9	14.9	42.8
2015	1311	89.0	14.7	46.7
2016	1224	84.0	14.5	50
2017	1301	89.1	14.6	44.4
2018	1455	82.5	17.6	40.2
2019	1407	83.0	16.9	40.4
2020	1508	80.5	18.7	44.4
2021	1542	90.0	17.1	51.4
2022	1659	97.0	17.1	48.2
2023	1829	102.0	17.9	50.8
2024	1850	111.0	16.6	48.3

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 Frederick High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1608	87.3	18.4	n/a
1990	1578	87.3	18.0	4.1
1991	1603	84.8	18.9	4.2
1992	1624	89.0	18.2	5.4
1993	1697	90.8	18.7	5.1
1994	1752	97.2	18.0	10.8
1995	1795	97.0	18.5	12.1
1996	1795	97.0	18.5	12.1
1997	1799	98.0	18.4	13.2
1998	1811	99.1	18.3	15.2
1999	1738	99.2	17.5	17.8
2000	1782	101.7	17.5	16
2001	1870	101.7	18.4	17.1
2002	1957	106.4	18.4	16.6
2003	1957	106.4	18.4	16.6
2004	1541	90.5	17.0	17.4
2005	1403	86.0	16.3	25
2006	1240	83.0	14.9	25.6
2007	1320	84.3	15.7	27.3
2008	1335	86.8	15.4	30.2
2009	1346	90.8	14.8	28.6
2010	1343	84.3	15.9	34
2011	1348	88.3	15.2	37.9
2012	1386	92.8	14.9	34.6
2013	1326	84.8	15.6	38.8
2014	1282	85.9	14.9	42.8
2015	1311	89.0	14.7	46.7
2016	1224	84.0	14.5	50
2017	1301	89.1	14.6	44.4
2018	1455	82.5	17.6	40.2
2019	1407	83.0	16.9	40.4
2020	1508	80.5	18.7	44.4
2021	1542	90.0	17.1	51.4
2022	1659	97.0	17.1	48.2
2023	1829	102.0	17.9	50.8
2024	1850	111.0	16.6	48.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frederick High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$499 (3.8%)	$12,697 (96.2%)	$13,197
2020	$447 (3.5%)	$12,440 (96.5%)	$12,887
2021	$898 (6.5%)	$12,950 (93.5%)	$13,848
2022	$1,436 (9.8%)	$13,215 (90.2%)	$14,651
2023	$818 (5.5%)	$14,072 (94.5%)	$14,891

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frederick High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 119^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 107^th of 127 High schools	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1407	1829	30%
African American	345	463	34.2%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	107	97	9.3%
Hispanic	516	759	47.1%
Pacific Islander	3	6	100%
White	359	411	14.5%
Two or More Races	76	91	19.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.4%	50.8%	10.4%

Schools Near Frederick High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frederick High	Public	9-12	650 Carroll Pky	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-7000	1,850	111	16.6	48.3%	359 (19.4%)	466 (25.2%)	808 (43.7%)	95 (5.1%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	108 (5.8%)	19.5	134^th of 146 public high schools	8.2%		28.9	107^th of 127 public high schools	15.7%	27	7.2	39.5	39.5	8.1	14.3		$14,891	$818	$14,072
Gov. Thomas Johnson High	Public	9-12	1501 N Market St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-8200	2,031	116	17.5	48.6%	544 (26.8%)	497 (24.5%)	767 (37.8%)	89 (4.4%)	9 (0.4%)	10 (0.5%)	114 (5.6%)	26.7	125^th of 146 public high schools	14.4%		37.9	88^th of 127 public high schools	30.7%	37	7.2	54.8	54.8	5.8	13.4	7.4	$15,897	$967	$14,929
Heather Ridge	Public	6-12	1445 Taney Ave	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-8000	57	16	3.6	71.9%	15 (26.3%)	23 (40.4%)	10 (17.5%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (14.0%)								(n/a)
Frederick County Virtual	Public, Virtual	9-12	1799 Schifferstadt Blvd	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(240) 236-8450	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Frederick County Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	7922 Opossumtown Pike	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-8500	0	31	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tuscarora High	Public	9-12	5312 Ballenger Creek Pk	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-6400	1,719	96	17.9	39.3%	564 (32.8%)	392 (22.8%)	514 (29.9%)	127 (7.4%)	9 (0.5%)	7 (0.4%)	105 (6.1%)	26.9	124^th of 146 public high schools	15.1%		37.1	92^nd of 127 public high schools	27.6%	32		47.1	47.1	7.7			$14,779	$899	$13,879
Walkersville High	Public	9-12	81 W Frederick Street	Walkersville	21793	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-7200	1,203	66	18.2	36.2%	697 (57.9%)	186 (15.5%)	206 (17.1%)	37 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (6.0%)	33.7	111^th of 146 public high schools	24.0%		41.5	76^th of 127 public high schools	40.2%	35	10.6	61.9	61.9	10.8	60.0	7.9	$15,957	$950	$15,007
Middletown High	Public	9-12	200 Schoolhouse Dr	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-7400	1,109	55	20.1	17.5%	905 (81.6%)	31 (2.8%)	98 (8.8%)	17 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.0%)	43.5	77^th of 146 public high schools	47.3%		46.7	66^th of 127 public high schools	48.0%	11	19.1	67.5	67.5	12.3	78.6	25.5	$15,015	$786	$14,229
Oakdale High	Public	9-12	5850 Eaglehead Drive	Ijamsville	21774	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-9400	1,679	87	19.2	14.3%	1,027 (61.2%)	180 (10.7%)	203 (12.1%)	157 (9.4%)	6 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	100 (6.0%)	51.3	53^rd of 146 public high schools	63.7%		55.8	40^th of 127 public high schools	68.5%	13	23.0	77.4	77.4	24.9	59.1	16.1	$13,681	$728	$12,953
Urbana High	Public	9-12	3471 Campus Dr	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-7600	2,012	102	19.7	13.8%	990 (49.2%)	201 (10.0%)	259 (12.9%)	405 (20.1%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	146 (7.3%)	71.6	13^th of 146 public high schools	91.1%		72.4	13^th of 127 public high schools	89.8%		41.9	85.4	85.4	40.8	44.9	41.8	$13,148	$758	$12,390

Frequently Asked Questions about Frederick High

What schools feed into Frederick High?

Frederick High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Butterfly Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary : Parkway Elementary
Elementary : Whittier Elementary
Middle : West Frederick Middle

What is the racial makeup of Frederick High?

Students at Frederick High are 44% Hispanic, 25% African American, 19% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Frederick High a good school?

Frederick High ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Maryland high schools.

How many students attend Frederick High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,850 students attended Frederick High.

What district is Frederick High in?

Frederick County Public Schools

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