Heather Ridge

Summary:

Heather Ridge is a public high school in Frederick, Maryland, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 45 students. The school stands out from its surrounding counterparts in several key ways.

Heather Ridge has a significantly different racial makeup compared to nearby schools, with a student population that is 46.67% African American, 31.11% Hispanic, and only 15.56% White. This contrasts sharply with the higher percentage of White students, ranging from 50% to 80.58%, at the surrounding schools. Academically, Heather Ridge also lags behind, with only 20% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and a mere 5.9% proficient or better in Algebra I, far below the district and state averages. Additionally, Heather Ridge has a much higher percentage of students, 77.78%, receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 13.23% to 38.73%.

Despite the school's significant socioeconomic challenges, Heather Ridge spends significantly more per student, $101,191, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $11,462 to $14,716 per student. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the resource allocation and the specific obstacles the school is facing in providing a high-quality education to its students. The stark contrasts in academic performance, racial composition, and socioeconomic factors suggest that Heather Ridge may require targeted interventions and support to address these issues and improve outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702-4311

(240) 236-8000

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 3.6

Number of students: 57

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.4%

White:

26.3%

Hispanic:

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heather Ridge is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Heather Ridge 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 Heather Ridge is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.4%), White (26.3%), Hispanic (17.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heather Ridge is 3.6, which is the 3^rd best among 10 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Heather Ridge was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Heather Ridge

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.04	124^th	127	2.4%

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heather Ridge

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	82	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	99
1992	64	27	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
1993	64	26	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
1994	48	21	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
1995	82	21	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
1996	82	21	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
1997	71	26	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	100
1998	64	19	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
1999	77	28	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2000	66	27	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
2001	59	25	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
2002	73	20	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
2003	73	20	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
2004	76	24	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
2006	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
2007	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2015	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
2017	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
2018	16	13	0	5	0	0	3	0	37
2019	14	13	0	7	0	0	8	0	42
2020	21	19	0	8	1	0	7	0	56
2021	22	11	0	6	1	0	4	0	44
2022	12	9	0	5	0	0	3	0	29
2023	7	21	0	14	0	0	3	0	45
2024	15	23	1	10	0	0	8	0	57

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 Heather Ridge

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	99	12.5	7.9	n/a
1992	92	15.5	5.9	65.2
1993	91	18.5	4.9	65.9
1994	71	17.3	4.1	91.5
1995	107	19.2	5.6	48.6
1996	107	19.2	5.6	48.6
1997	100	19.0	5.3	67
1998	85	20.0	4.3	37.6
1999	108	20.0	5.4	38.9
2000	94	0.0	0.0	54.3
2001	87	0.0	0.0	46
2002	97	n/a	n/a	32
2003	97	n/a	n/a	32
2004	103	n/a	n/a	32
2005	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2015	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2018	37	n/a	n/a	100
2019	42	n/a	n/a	100
2020	56	16.0	3.5	71.4
2021	44	15.0	2.9	54.5
2022	29	14.0	2.0	65.5
2023	45	15.5	2.9	77.8
2024	57	15.5	3.6	71.9

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 Heather Ridge

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	99	12.5	7.9	n/a
1992	92	15.5	5.9	65.2
1993	91	18.5	4.9	65.9
1994	71	17.3	4.1	91.5
1995	107	19.2	5.6	48.6
1996	107	19.2	5.6	48.6
1997	100	19.0	5.3	67
1998	85	20.0	4.3	37.6
1999	108	20.0	5.4	38.9
2000	94	0.0	0.0	54.3
2001	87	0.0	0.0	46
2002	97	n/a	n/a	32
2003	97	n/a	n/a	32
2004	103	n/a	n/a	32
2005	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2015	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2018	37	n/a	n/a	100
2019	42	n/a	n/a	100
2020	56	16.0	3.5	71.4
2021	44	15.0	2.9	54.5
2022	29	14.0	2.0	65.5
2023	45	15.5	2.9	77.8
2024	57	15.5	3.6	71.9

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 Heather Ridge

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$658 (1.1%)	$60,418 (98.9%)	$61,076
2020	$1,074 (1.3%)	$84,272 (98.7%)	$85,346
2021	$2,190 (2.2%)	$99,001 (97.8%)	$101,191

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heather Ridge

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	42	45	7.1%
African American	13	21	61.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	14	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	7	50%
Two or More Races	8	3	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	77.8%	22.2%

Schools Near Heather Ridge

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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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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 Heather Ridge

How many students attend Heather Ridge?

In the 2023-24 school year, 57 students attended Heather Ridge.

What is the racial makeup of Heather Ridge?

Students at Heather Ridge are 40% African American, 26% White, 18% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Heather Ridge in?

Frederick County Public Schools

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