Summary:
Gov. Thomas Johnson High is a public high school in Frederick, Maryland, serving 1,962 students in grades 9-12. 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.
Compared to nearby schools, Gov. Thomas Johnson High has a more diverse student population, with 28.44% White, 23.55% African American, 36.9% Hispanic, 5.1% Asian, and 5.15% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, only 7.2% of students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 32.1% for the district and 24.1% for the state. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 51.53%, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 13.23% to 38.73%. As a result, Gov. Thomas Johnson High has a lower ranking among Maryland high schools, ranking 125th out of 146 schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Over the past several years, Gov. Thomas Johnson High has seen a decline in its academic performance, with the percentage of students proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics decreasing from 9.1% in 2022-2023 to 7.2% in 2023-2024. In comparison, nearby schools like Urbana High have significantly higher academic performance, with 41.9% of students proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics and a ranking of 13th out of 146 Maryland high schools. Addressing the challenges faced by Gov. Thomas Johnson High, such as the high poverty rates and declining academic performance, may be crucial for improving the educational experience for its diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Frederick County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 146 Maryland High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,897
Feeder schools for Gov. Thomas Johnson High:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4
Number of students: 1,962
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
36.9%
White:
28.4%
African American:
23.5%
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Two or more races:
5.1%
Asian:
5.1%
American Indian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.5%
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