Linganore High

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Linganore High ranks 63 rd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Linganore High is a public high school in Frederick, Maryland, serving 1,572 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.

Linganore High stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (76.27%) compared to nearby schools like Tuscarora High (35.59%), Frederick High (22.47%), and Urbana High (50.67%). Academically, Linganore High excels in English Language Arts, with 70.8% of students proficient or better, outperforming the Frederick County (60%) and Maryland state (48.4%) averages. However, the school lags behind in mathematics, with only 19.5% of students proficient or better, compared to 32.1% for the district and 24.1% for the state.

Linganore High also stands out for its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.61% to 13.23%, significantly lower than nearby schools like Tuscarora High (38.73%) and Frederick High (50.79%). This suggests the school may serve a more affluent population. Additionally, Linganore High's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 5th out of 197 Maryland high schools in 2017-2018 to 63rd out of 146 in 2023-2024, in contrast to the consistently high rankings of Urbana High.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12013 Old Annapolis Rd
Frederick, MD 21701

(240) 566-9700

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
63^rd of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,586

Feeder schools for Linganore High:

Elementary:	Liberty Elementary
	New Market Elementary
	Twin Ridge Elementary
Middle:	New Market Middle
	Windsor Knolls Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 1,572

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

Hispanic:

10.4%

African American:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Linganore High ranks better than 56.8% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.87. (See more...)

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 Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), Hispanic (10.4%), African American (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Linganore High is 19. 5 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Linganore High employs 82.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Linganore High is $14,586. 7 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Linganore High 63^rd of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Linganore 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 Linganore High

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Rank History for all students at Linganore High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	51.34	67^th	201	66.7%
2005	55.59	78^th	204	61.8%
2006	71.14	41^st	204	79.9%
2007	72.18	41^st	209	80.4%
2008	78.74	34^th	214	84.1%
2009	77.85	39^th	213	81.7%
2010	78.07	44^th	220	80.0%
2011	70.29	57^th	183	68.9%
2012	76.57	42^nd	187	77.5%
2013	78.70	33^rd	185	82.2%
2014	78.88	48^th	231	79.2%
2015	79.33	14^th	233	94.0%
2016	64.02	70^th	233	70.0%
2017	73.67	25^th	180	86.1%
2018	90.19	5^th	197	97.5%
2019	83.71	9^th	138	93.5%
2022	67.38	25^th	225	88.9%
2023	52.56	50^th	127	60.6%
2024	46.87	63^rd	146	56.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Linganore High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.61	7^th	11	36.4%

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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 Linganore High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1272	28	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	4	1321
1990	1228	26	12	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1272
1991	1197	21	14	11	0	n/a	n/a	-1	1242
1992	1230	26	16	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1288
1993	1316	23	15	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1370
1994	1388	15	13	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	1447
1995	1425	18	13	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	1473
1996	1425	18	13	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	1473
1997	1331	23	9	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	1383
1998	1288	20	12	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	1335
1999	1235	28	12	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	1293
2000	1280	33	13	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1351
2001	1300	31	17	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	1379
2002	1383	36	17	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1461
2003	1383	36	17	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1461
2004	1408	43	17	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	1500
2005	1483	52	18	35	6	n/a	n/a	0	1594
2006	1573	52	17	40	7	n/a	n/a	0	1689
2007	1651	44	20	44	7	n/a	n/a	0	1766
2008	1648	52	19	42	5	n/a	n/a	0	1766
2009	1630	48	22	51	8	n/a	n/a	0	1759
2010	1655	46	25	51	7	n/a	n/a	0	1784
2011	1434	30	23	90	12	1	68	0	1658
2012	1369	25	24	84	11	1	65	0	1579
2013	1315	26	18	79	13	0	54	0	1505
2014	1315	32	26	59	9	0	49	0	1490
2015	1275	28	29	71	11	0	42	0	1456
2016	1238	36	32	78	10	1	37	0	1432
2017	1196	38	30	84	7	1	30	0	1386
2018	1148	33	21	78	7	1	36	0	1324
2019	1144	28	16	85	4	3	44	0	1324
2020	1131	22	12	97	2	1	46	0	1311
2021	1162	33	23	115	1	2	57	0	1393
2022	1196	60	50	142	1	4	66	0	1519
2023	1199	78	55	164	2	5	69	0	1572

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 Linganore High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1321	72.2	18.2	n/a
1990	1272	70.2	18.1	1.2
1991	1242	69.7	17.8	0.6
1992	1288	68.2	18.8	1.2
1993	1370	71.7	19.1	1.1
1994	1447	76.7	18.9	1.2
1995	1473	77.9	18.9	2.4
1996	1473	77.9	18.9	2.4
1997	1383	77.3	17.9	2.9
1998	1335	73.8	18.1	2.9
1999	1293	73.8	17.5	5.9
2000	1351	75.2	18.0	4.1
2001	1379	78.6	17.5	5.1
2002	1461	79.1	18.5	5.2
2003	1461	79.1	18.5	5.2
2004	1500	79.2	18.9	5.3
2005	1594	79.0	20.2	5.3
2006	1689	88.0	19.2	4.1
2007	1766	94.0	18.8	4.1
2008	1766	98.5	17.9	4.4
2009	1759	97.0	18.1	5.2
2010	1784	94.0	18.9	6.4
2011	1658	88.0	18.8	7.2
2012	1579	85.0	18.5	8.3
2013	1505	78.0	19.2	10
2014	1490	76.0	19.6	8.8
2015	1456	78.0	18.6	8.9
2016	1432	71.0	20.1	8.9
2017	1386	72.5	19.1	8.3
2018	1324	73.0	18.1	7.5
2019	1324	73.5	18.0	6.9
2020	1311	70.0	18.7	7.3
2021	1393	76.0	18.3	8.6
2022	1519	76.0	19.9	9.7
2023	1572	82.5	19.0	13.2

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 Linganore High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1321	72.2	18.2	n/a
1990	1272	70.2	18.1	1.2
1991	1242	69.7	17.8	0.6
1992	1288	68.2	18.8	1.2
1993	1370	71.7	19.1	1.1
1994	1447	76.7	18.9	1.2
1995	1473	77.9	18.9	2.4
1996	1473	77.9	18.9	2.4
1997	1383	77.3	17.9	2.9
1998	1335	73.8	18.1	2.9
1999	1293	73.8	17.5	5.9
2000	1351	75.2	18.0	4.1
2001	1379	78.6	17.5	5.1
2002	1461	79.1	18.5	5.2
2003	1461	79.1	18.5	5.2
2004	1500	79.2	18.9	5.3
2005	1594	79.0	20.2	5.3
2006	1689	88.0	19.2	4.1
2007	1766	94.0	18.8	4.1
2008	1766	98.5	17.9	4.4
2009	1759	97.0	18.1	5.2
2010	1784	94.0	18.9	6.4
2011	1658	88.0	18.8	7.2
2012	1579	85.0	18.5	8.3
2013	1505	78.0	19.2	10
2014	1490	76.0	19.6	8.8
2015	1456	78.0	18.6	8.9
2016	1432	71.0	20.1	8.9
2017	1386	72.5	19.1	8.3
2018	1324	73.0	18.1	7.5
2019	1324	73.5	18.0	6.9
2020	1311	70.0	18.7	7.3
2021	1393	76.0	18.3	8.6
2022	1519	76.0	19.9	9.7
2023	1572	82.5	19.0	13.2

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 Linganore High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$482 (4.0%)	$11,600 (96.0%)	$12,082
2020	$460 (3.7%)	$12,011 (96.3%)	$12,470
2021	$867 (6.7%)	$12,112 (93.3%)	$12,978
2022	$1,464 (10.7%)	$12,188 (89.3%)	$13,652
2023	$836 (5.7%)	$13,750 (94.3%)	$14,586

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Linganore High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 9^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 50^th of 127 High schools	32.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1324	1572	18.7%
African American	28	78	178.6%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	16	55	243.8%
Hispanic	85	164	92.9%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	1144	1199	4.8%
Two or More Races	44	69	56.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.9%	13.2%	6.4%

Schools Near Linganore 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Damascus High	Public	9-12	25921 Ridge Rd	Damascus	20872	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 207-2400	1,414	87	16.3	32.2%	571 (40.4%)	197 (13.9%)	401 (28.4%)	164 (11.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (5.5%)	61.6	28^th of 146 public high schools	80.8%					(n/a)	11.9	64.3	64.3	11.9			$19,274	$1,407	$17,867
South Carroll High	Public	9-12	1300 West Old Liberty Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3575	921	57	16.1	19.4%	748 (81.2%)	24 (2.6%)	94 (10.2%)	29 (3.1%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.2%)	63.1	25^th of 146 public high schools	82.9%		43.7	73^rd of 127 public high schools	42.5%	48	31.1	76.8	76.8	19.2	44.9	64.3	$17,005	$687	$16,317
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Linganore High

What schools feed into Linganore High?

Linganore High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Liberty Elementary
Elementary : New Market Elementary
Elementary : Twin Ridge Elementary
Middle : New Market Middle
Middle : Windsor Knolls Middle

Is Linganore High a good school?

Linganore High ranks 63^rd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Linganore High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,572 students attended Linganore High.

What district is Linganore High in?

Frederick County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Linganore High?

Students at Linganore High are 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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