Walkersville High

Summary:

Walkersville High is a public high school serving 1,213 students in grades 9-12 in Walkersville, Maryland, which is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, and Hispanic students, and has seen fluctuations in its academic performance and statewide ranking over the years.

Walkersville High's academic performance, as measured by Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) scores, has been below the district and state averages in mathematics proficiency, but better in English Language Arts proficiency, especially for 10th-grade students. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 18th out of 197 Maryland high schools in 2017-2018 to 111th out of 146 in the current 2023-2024 school year, with its SchoolDigger rating varying from 5 stars to 1 star during this period. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 24.69% in 2020-2021 to 33.06% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Walkersville High's academic performance is generally lower than that of higher-performing schools like Urbana High and Middletown High, but it outperforms schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as Tuscarora High and Frederick High. Walkersville High's diverse student population and fluctuating performance suggest that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining a consistently high level of academic achievement and meeting the diverse needs of its student body.

Detail:

Public 9-12

81 W Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793

(240) 236-7200

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
111^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,957

Feeder schools for Walkersville High:

Elementary:	Glade Elementary
	New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary
	Walkersville Elementary
Middle:	Walkersville Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 1,213

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

Hispanic:

16.2%

African American:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walkersville High ranks worse than 76% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6^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 33.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Walkersville 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 Student population at Walkersville High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), Hispanic (16.2%), African American (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walkersville High is 18.6, which is the 4^th best among 10 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Walkersville High employs 65 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walkersville High is $15,957, which is the 2^nd highest among 10 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Walkersville High 111^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Walkersville 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 Walkersville High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	44.50	110^th	201	45.3%
2005	61.84	58^th	204	71.6%
2006	63.70	65^th	204	68.1%
2007	60.47	84^th	209	59.8%
2008	71.36	79^th	214	63.1%
2009	71.04	73^rd	213	65.7%
2010	70.35	84^th	220	61.8%
2011	66.24	75^th	183	59.0%
2012	72.68	59^th	187	68.4%
2013	74.46	44^th	185	76.2%
2014	79.98	36^th	231	84.4%
2015	72.85	31^st	233	86.7%
2016	74.41	26^th	233	88.8%
2017	65.40	42^nd	180	76.7%
2018	77.05	18^th	197	90.9%
2019	55.81	56^th	138	59.4%
2022	65.71	31^st	225	86.2%
2023	41.51	76^th	127	40.2%
2024	33.74	111^th	146	24.0%

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

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, January 4, 2019

Education is poor, the teachers seem more focused on ridiculing students instead of actually teaching the material they get paid to teach. The Principal (Ms. Kibler) is consistently letting the football team off with warnings even when further punishment should be taken. Overall the school doesn't deserve the five stars they received. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Walkersville High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	875	34	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	2	920
1990	862	31	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	902
1991	839	23	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	875
1992	874	26	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	913
1993	885	23	9	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	923
1994	900	25	10	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	941
1995	993	27	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1038
1996	993	27	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1038
1997	1053	38	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1109
1998	1060	36	14	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1121
1999	1080	32	9	14	5	n/a	n/a	0	1140
2000	1094	28	12	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	1156
2001	1042	32	22	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	1117
2002	1084	63	20	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	1199
2003	1084	63	20	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	1199
2004	1108	73	23	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	1240
2005	1144	83	18	51	5	n/a	n/a	0	1301
2006	1132	89	20	48	5	n/a	n/a	0	1294
2007	1150	107	24	53	4	n/a	n/a	0	1338
2008	1092	99	25	64	3	n/a	n/a	0	1283
2009	1064	113	31	77	5	n/a	n/a	0	1290
2010	1032	125	27	72	5	n/a	n/a	0	1261
2011	891	91	17	102	6	1	71	0	1179
2012	875	109	27	92	6	0	68	0	1177
2013	833	124	26	76	4	1	60	0	1124
2014	808	132	27	80	5	2	52	0	1106
2015	781	133	28	72	5	2	42	0	1063
2016	761	124	25	93	6	3	58	0	1070
2017	769	142	28	106	7	1	55	0	1108
2018	755	137	34	104	6	2	60	0	1098
2019	739	161	39	126	5	2	80	0	1152
2020	747	161	39	145	3	4	86	0	1185
2021	733	183	44	168	1	1	89	0	1219
2022	751	183	40	190	1	1	83	0	1249
2023	719	188	30	197	0	1	78	0	1213

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 Walkersville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	920	49.2	18.6	n/a
1990	902	48.2	18.7	1.8
1991	875	46.5	18.8	2.3
1992	913	44.3	20.6	4.4
1993	923	49.8	18.5	4.3
1994	941	53.0	17.8	4.1
1995	1038	54.9	18.9	5
1996	1038	54.9	18.9	5
1997	1109	59.2	18.7	6.4
1998	1121	60.6	18.5	5.4
1999	1140	60.7	18.8	8
2000	1156	62.7	18.4	5.7
2001	1117	62.8	17.8	6.2
2002	1199	62.0	19.3	7.3
2003	1199	62.0	19.3	7.3
2004	1240	64.5	19.2	8.1
2005	1301	70.0	18.6	9.8
2006	1294	72.0	18.0	9.2
2007	1338	74.0	18.1	10.7
2008	1283	71.5	17.9	11.2
2009	1290	71.5	18.0	12
2010	1261	72.5	17.3	14.3
2011	1179	73.5	16.0	15.9
2012	1177	70.5	16.6	17.8
2013	1124	67.5	16.6	20.2
2014	1106	64.5	17.1	20.4
2015	1063	66.0	16.1	21.6
2016	1070	61.0	17.5	21.2
2017	1108	62.5	17.7	22.5
2018	1098	62.5	17.5	21.7
2019	1152	60.0	19.2	19.3
2020	1185	66.8	17.7	21.4
2021	1219	70.0	17.4	24.7
2022	1249	70.0	17.8	24.1
2023	1213	65.0	18.6	33.1

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 Walkersville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	920	49.2	18.6	n/a
1990	902	48.2	18.7	1.8
1991	875	46.5	18.8	2.3
1992	913	44.3	20.6	4.4
1993	923	49.8	18.5	4.3
1994	941	53.0	17.8	4.1
1995	1038	54.9	18.9	5
1996	1038	54.9	18.9	5
1997	1109	59.2	18.7	6.4
1998	1121	60.6	18.5	5.4
1999	1140	60.7	18.8	8
2000	1156	62.7	18.4	5.7
2001	1117	62.8	17.8	6.2
2002	1199	62.0	19.3	7.3
2003	1199	62.0	19.3	7.3
2004	1240	64.5	19.2	8.1
2005	1301	70.0	18.6	9.8
2006	1294	72.0	18.0	9.2
2007	1338	74.0	18.1	10.7
2008	1283	71.5	17.9	11.2
2009	1290	71.5	18.0	12
2010	1261	72.5	17.3	14.3
2011	1179	73.5	16.0	15.9
2012	1177	70.5	16.6	17.8
2013	1124	67.5	16.6	20.2
2014	1106	64.5	17.1	20.4
2015	1063	66.0	16.1	21.6
2016	1070	61.0	17.5	21.2
2017	1108	62.5	17.7	22.5
2018	1098	62.5	17.5	21.7
2019	1152	60.0	19.2	19.3
2020	1185	66.8	17.7	21.4
2021	1219	70.0	17.4	24.7
2022	1249	70.0	17.8	24.1
2023	1213	65.0	18.6	33.1

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 Walkersville High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$562 (4.5%)	$11,982 (95.5%)	$12,544
2020	$530 (4.2%)	$12,235 (95.8%)	$12,765
2021	$928 (6.7%)	$12,961 (93.3%)	$13,890
2022	$1,506 (10.2%)	$13,193 (89.7%)	$14,700
2023	$950 (6.0%)	$15,007 (94.0%)	$15,957

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walkersville High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 56^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 76^th of 127 High schools	19.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1152	1213	5.3%
African American	161	188	16.8%
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	39	30	23.1%
Hispanic	126	197	56.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	739	719	2.7%
Two or More Races	80	78	2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.3%	33.1%	13.8%

Schools Near Walkersville 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Catoctin High	Public	9-12	14745 Sabillasville Rd	Thurmont	21788	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-8100	784	42	18.6	33.7%	668 (85.2%)	14 (1.8%)	62 (7.9%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (3.8%)	29.6	121^st of 146 public high schools	17.1%		37.1	94^th of 127 public high schools	26.0%	27	14.7	52.4	52.4	15.0		12.8	$16,836	$853	$15,983

Frequently Asked Questions about Walkersville High

What is the racial makeup of Walkersville High?

Students at Walkersville High are 59% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Walkersville High?

Walkersville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Glade Elementary
Elementary : New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary
Elementary : Walkersville Elementary
Middle : Walkersville Middle

What district is Walkersville High in?

Frederick County Public Schools

How many students attend Walkersville High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,213 students attended Walkersville High.

Is Walkersville High a good school?

Walkersville High ranks in the bottom 24.0% of Maryland high schools.

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