Is Gov. Thomas Johnson High a good school?

Gov. Thomas Johnson High ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Maryland high schools.

How many students attend Gov. Thomas Johnson High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,962 students attended Gov. Thomas Johnson High.

What is the racial makeup of Gov. Thomas Johnson High?

Students at Gov. Thomas Johnson High are 37% Hispanic, 28% White, 24% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools feed into Gov. Thomas Johnson High?

Gov. Thomas Johnson High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Monocacy Elementary Elementary : North Frederick Elementary Elementary : Waverley Elementary Elementary : Yellow Springs Elementary Middle : Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle Middle : Monocacy Middle

Gov. Thomas Johnson High

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.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701-4430

(240) 236-8200

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,897

Feeder schools for Gov. Thomas Johnson High:

Elementary:	Monocacy Elementary
	North Frederick Elementary
	Waverley Elementary
	Yellow Springs Elementary
Middle:	Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
	Monocacy Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 1,962

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.9%

White:

28.4%

African American:

23.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gov. Thomas Johnson High ranks worse than 85.6% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 9^th among 10 ranked high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.68. (See more...)

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

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 Gov. Thomas Johnson High has the largest high school student body size in the Frederick County Public Schools District. Student population at Gov. Thomas Johnson High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36.9%), White (28.4%), African American (23.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gov. Thomas Johnson High is 18.4, which is the 3^rd best among 10 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Gov. Thomas Johnson High employs 106.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gov. Thomas Johnson High is $15,897, which is the 3^rd highest among 10 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gov. Thomas Johnson High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Gov. Thomas Johnson High 125^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Gov. Thomas Johnson 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 Gov. Thomas Johnson High

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Rank History for all students at Gov. Thomas Johnson High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	40.99	126^th	201	37.3%
2005	47.88	111^th	204	45.6%
2006	52.83	101^st	204	50.5%
2007	51.25	108^th	209	48.3%
2008	74.48	64^th	214	70.1%
2009	75.47	52^nd	213	75.6%
2010	74.62	61^st	220	72.3%
2011	64.77	78^th	183	57.4%
2012	51.96	110^th	187	41.2%
2013	51.75	106^th	185	42.7%
2014	65.79	113^th	231	51.1%
2015	58.47	84^th	233	63.9%
2016	54.00	102^nd	233	56.2%
2017	49.44	80^th	180	55.6%
2018	47.00	85^th	197	56.9%
2019	32.64	102^nd	138	26.1%
2022	35.82	124^th	225	44.9%
2023	37.85	88^th	127	30.7%
2024	26.68	125^th	146	14.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gov. Thomas Johnson High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.20	9^th	11	18.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Gov. Thomas Johnson High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.54	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Gov. Thomas Johnson High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	7.33	24^th	25	4.0%

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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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by a citizen
Wednesday, April 5, 2023

I witnessed a coach yelling and waving her hands in the air and in the players face from across the field I felt the disrespectful actions 😭 at a game that they were losing. However did not see her speak to anyone else on the team the entire game in the same manner and they lost the game. What a disgraceful show of non leadership!!!!! I'm a former teacher for Pgcps and Wcps and I'm so sick of the actions and the things that get pushed under the rug at this school!! Very poor is my rating but when I tried to submit the stars change from one to three my rating would be a negative no stars if applicable. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gov. Thomas Johnson High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1140	127	24	9	1	n/a	n/a	1	1302
1990	1131	116	34	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1293
1991	1110	113	31	16	1	n/a	n/a	-9	1262
1992	1125	105	29	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	1280
1993	1166	121	27	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	1339
1994	1166	147	30	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	1375
1995	1187	169	24	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	1407
1996	1187	169	24	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	1407
1997	1216	159	44	33	5	n/a	n/a	0	1457
1998	1226	192	44	35	6	n/a	n/a	0	1503
1999	1260	189	57	39	3	n/a	n/a	0	1548
2000	1387	209	56	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	1689
2001	1425	231	46	36	5	n/a	n/a	0	1743
2002	1558	283	54	54	4	n/a	n/a	0	1953
2003	1558	283	54	54	4	n/a	n/a	0	1953
2004	1488	304	58	73	2	n/a	n/a	0	1925
2005	1473	325	68	117	4	n/a	n/a	0	1987
2006	1396	365	72	155	6	n/a	n/a	0	1994
2007	1330	394	81	186	4	n/a	n/a	0	1995
2008	1314	402	91	210	5	n/a	n/a	0	2022
2009	1249	401	116	220	8	n/a	n/a	0	1994
2010	1233	437	109	216	5	n/a	n/a	0	2000
2011	910	337	69	252	13	3	97	0	1681
2012	814	350	73	223	7	5	111	0	1583
2013	725	354	68	268	9	6	94	0	1524
2014	662	360	77	288	6	6	90	0	1489
2015	636	345	86	352	6	6	83	0	1514
2016	608	355	76	356	4	3	81	0	1483
2017	585	348	65	404	6	3	74	0	1485
2018	619	331	69	459	5	3	92	0	1578
2019	630	387	67	516	3	4	96	0	1703
2020	615	390	83	542	3	5	92	0	1730
2021	582	412	82	586	3	8	71	0	1744
2022	561	440	94	647	5	8	86	0	1841
2023	558	462	100	724	9	8	101	0	1962

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gov. Thomas Johnson High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1302	73.3	17.7	n/a
1990	1293	72.0	17.9	3.9
1991	1262	72.2	17.4	4
1992	1280	70.3	18.2	7
1993	1339	79.0	16.9	6.6
1994	1375	82.6	16.6	9.7
1995	1407	82.7	17.0	10
1996	1407	82.7	17.0	10
1997	1457	81.7	17.8	8.3
1998	1503	83.7	18.0	11.2
1999	1548	83.7	18.5	10.3
2000	1689	95.0	17.8	10
2001	1743	97.4	17.9	11.3
2002	1953	99.7	19.6	11.9
2003	1953	99.7	19.6	11.9
2004	1925	107.0	18.0	13.4
2005	1987	110.0	18.1	15.3
2006	1994	107.0	18.6	13
2007	1995	108.9	18.3	15.3
2008	2022	112.0	18.1	16.8
2009	1994	114.5	17.4	19.5
2010	2000	109.0	18.3	20.9
2011	1681	96.5	17.4	26.4
2012	1583	90.0	17.5	29.8
2013	1524	87.0	17.5	31.2
2014	1489	89.0	16.7	32.1
2015	1514	85.0	17.8	31.8
2016	1483	81.0	18.3	34.2
2017	1485	76.0	19.5	38.3
2018	1578	87.0	18.1	38
2019	1703	102.0	16.6	35.2
2020	1730	107.0	16.1	40.6
2021	1744	108.0	16.1	43.6
2022	1841	109.0	16.8	42.7
2023	1962	106.5	18.4	51.5

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 Gov. Thomas Johnson High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1302	73.3	17.7	n/a
1990	1293	72.0	17.9	3.9
1991	1262	72.2	17.4	4
1992	1280	70.3	18.2	7
1993	1339	79.0	16.9	6.6
1994	1375	82.6	16.6	9.7
1995	1407	82.7	17.0	10
1996	1407	82.7	17.0	10
1997	1457	81.7	17.8	8.3
1998	1503	83.7	18.0	11.2
1999	1548	83.7	18.5	10.3
2000	1689	95.0	17.8	10
2001	1743	97.4	17.9	11.3
2002	1953	99.7	19.6	11.9
2003	1953	99.7	19.6	11.9
2004	1925	107.0	18.0	13.4
2005	1987	110.0	18.1	15.3
2006	1994	107.0	18.6	13
2007	1995	108.9	18.3	15.3
2008	2022	112.0	18.1	16.8
2009	1994	114.5	17.4	19.5
2010	2000	109.0	18.3	20.9
2011	1681	96.5	17.4	26.4
2012	1583	90.0	17.5	29.8
2013	1524	87.0	17.5	31.2
2014	1489	89.0	16.7	32.1
2015	1514	85.0	17.8	31.8
2016	1483	81.0	18.3	34.2
2017	1485	76.0	19.5	38.3
2018	1578	87.0	18.1	38
2019	1703	102.0	16.6	35.2
2020	1730	107.0	16.1	40.6
2021	1744	108.0	16.1	43.6
2022	1841	109.0	16.8	42.7
2023	1962	106.5	18.4	51.5

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 Gov. Thomas Johnson High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$478 (3.5%)	$13,022 (96.5%)	$13,500
2020	$395 (2.8%)	$13,686 (97.2%)	$14,081
2021	$952 (6.5%)	$13,764 (93.5%)	$14,716
2022	$1,563 (9.9%)	$14,192 (90.1%)	$15,755
2023	$967 (6.1%)	$14,929 (93.9%)	$15,897

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gov. Thomas Johnson High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 102^nd of 138 High schools	Ranks 88^th of 127 High schools	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1703	1962	15.2%
African American	387	462	19.4%
American Indian	3	9	200%
Asian	67	100	49.3%
Hispanic	516	724	40.3%
Pacific Islander	4	8	100%
White	630	558	11.4%
Two or More Races	96	101	5.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.2%	51.5%	16.3%

Schools Near Gov. Thomas Johnson 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
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	1,962	107	18.4	51.5%	558 (28.4%)	462 (23.5%)	724 (36.9%)	100 (5.1%)	9 (0.5%)	8 (0.4%)	101 (5.1%)	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	45	16	2.9	77.8%	7 (15.6%)	21 (46.7%)	14 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Frederick High	Public	9-12	650 Carroll Pky	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-7000	1,829	102	17.9	50.8%	411 (22.5%)	463 (25.3%)	759 (41.5%)	97 (5.3%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	91 (5.0%)	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
Walkersville High	Public	9-12	81 W Frederick Street	Walkersville	21793	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-7200	1,213	65	18.6	33.1%	719 (59.3%)	188 (15.5%)	197 (16.2%)	30 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (6.4%)	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
Tuscarora High	Public	9-12	5312 Ballenger Creek Pk	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-6400	1,717	89	19.2	38.7%	611 (35.6%)	415 (24.2%)	460 (26.8%)	119 (6.9%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	101 (5.9%)	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
Oakdale High	Public	9-12	5850 Eaglehead Drive	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-9400	1,622	78	20.7	14.5%	1,051 (64.8%)	155 (9.6%)	186 (11.5%)	130 (8.0%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	91 (5.6%)	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
Middletown High	Public	9-12	200 Schoolhouse Dr	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-7400	1,097	54	20.3	17.0%	884 (80.6%)	33 (3.0%)	105 (9.6%)	19 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (4.7%)	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
Urbana High	Public	9-12	3471 Campus Dr	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-7600	1,940	90	21.5	13.8%	983 (50.7%)	198 (10.2%)	249 (12.8%)	369 (19.0%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	132 (6.8%)	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
Linganore High	Public	9-12	12013 Old Annapolis Rd	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-9700	1,572	83	19.0	13.2%	1,199 (76.3%)	78 (5.0%)	164 (10.4%)	55 (3.5%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	69 (4.4%)	46.9	63^rd of 146 public high schools	56.8%		52.6	50^th of 127 public high schools	60.6%	13	19.5	70.8	70.8	23.6	39.4	12.2	$14,586	$836	$13,750
Brunswick High	Public	9-12	101 Cummings Dr	Brunswick	21716	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-8600	862	44	19.5	24.4%	584 (67.7%)	89 (10.3%)	115 (13.3%)	18 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.3%)	42.7	79^th of 146 public high schools	45.9%		55.4	42^nd of 127 public high schools	66.9%	37	12.5	68.3	68.3	9.8	46.2	16.2	$15,766	$857	$14,909

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