Tuscarora High

Summary:

Tuscarora High is a public high school in Frederick, Maryland, serving 1,717 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.

Tuscarora High stands out for its higher racial diversity compared to nearby schools, with a student population that is 35.59% White, 24.17% African American, 26.79% Hispanic, and 6.93% Asian. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools and the county/state averages. For example, only 47.1% of Tuscarora High students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60.6% in the Frederick County Public Schools and 55.3% statewide. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 38.73%, and a higher student-teacher ratio of 19.2 compared to the nearby schools.

Tuscarora High's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from a high of 32nd out of 180 Maryland high schools in the 2016-2017 school year to 124th out of 146 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school's academic performance has been declining relative to other high schools in the state. When compared to nearby schools like Damascus High, Linganore High, and Brunswick High, Tuscarora High stands out as having lower academic performance, higher free and reduced lunch rates, and a higher student-teacher ratio, indicating that the school may face unique challenges in terms of student demographics and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5312 Ballenger Creek Pk
       Frederick, MD  21703


(240) 236-6400

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,779 Help


Feeder schools for Tuscarora High:

Elementary:    Ballenger Creek Elementary
    Carroll Manor Elementary
    Tuscarora Elementary
Middle:    Ballenger Creek Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  1,717

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.6%
Hispanic:
26.8%
African American:
24.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tuscarora High ranks worse than 84.9% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 8th among 10 ranked high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.88. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tuscarora High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Tuscarora High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.6%), Hispanic (26.8%), African American (24.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuscarora High is 19.2. 6 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Tuscarora High employs 89 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuscarora High is $14,779. 6 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tuscarora High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Tuscarora High 124th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Tuscarora High in the ranking list.)

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tuscarora High

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Rank History for all students at Tuscarora High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.59 104th 201 48.3%
2005 55.86 77th 204 62.3%
2006 61.16 74th 204 63.7%
2007 60.55 83rd 209 60.3%
2008 67.25 95th 214 55.6%
2009 65.84 99th 213 53.5%
2010 68.87 88th 220 60.0%
2011 68.62 66th 183 63.9%
2012 73.16 57th 187 69.5%
2013 70.59 64th 185 65.4%
2014 74.40 71st 231 69.3%
2015 59.84 79th 233 66.1%
2016 59.93 81st 233 65.2%
2017 68.25 32nd 180 82.2%
2018 61.77 49th 197 75.1%
2019 57.15 51st 138 63.0%
2022 48.93 73rd 225 67.6%
2023 37.13 92nd 127 27.6%
2024 26.88 124th 146 15.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tuscarora High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.79 21st 25 16.0%
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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.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tuscarora High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 497 118 33 41 4 n/a n/a 0 693
2005 787 213 57 77 5 n/a n/a 0 1139
2006 1040 270 72 107 7 n/a n/a 0 1496
2007 1024 292 75 131 7 n/a n/a 0 1529
2008 983 314 70 140 6 n/a n/a 0 1513
2009 946 327 79 154 5 n/a n/a 0 1511
2010 924 323 89 155 4 n/a n/a 0 1495
2011 855 291 82 204 6 1 103 0 1542
2012 811 279 84 199 5 2 104 0 1484
2013 787 284 89 227 6 1 106 0 1500
2014 770 288 92 233 6 2 99 0 1490
2015 762 301 94 229 3 2 98 0 1489
2016 737 274 101 239 4 1 97 0 1453
2017 725 324 108 261 9 1 111 0 1539
2018 706 358 107 262 6 1 110 0 1550
2019 704 351 112 306 6 1 100 0 1580
2020 701 340 112 338 4 3 92 0 1590
2021 690 356 125 379 4 4 87 0 1645
2022 651 399 121 412 5 3 91 0 1682
2023 611 415 119 460 7 4 101 0 1717

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 Tuscarora High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 693 36.5 19.0 13
2005 1139 56.0 20.3 14.5
2006 1496 79.0 18.9 10.9
2007 1529 84.5 18.1 12.2
2008 1513 85.0 17.8 14.6
2009 1511 84.0 18.0 18.7
2010 1495 87.0 17.1 21.1
2011 1542 93.5 16.4 22.2
2012 1484 85.0 17.4 23.1
2013 1500 86.5 17.3 24.4
2014 1490 84.5 17.6 25.4
2015 1489 82.0 18.1 27.2
2016 1453 82.0 17.7 26.1
2017 1539 76.0 20.2 26.4
2018 1550 87.0 17.8 25.8
2019 1580 89.5 17.6 25.8
2020 1590 95.0 16.7 27.9
2021 1645 97.5 16.8 31.5
2022 1682 99.0 16.9 33
2023 1717 89.0 19.2 38.7

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 Tuscarora High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 693 36.5 19.0 13
2005 1139 56.0 20.3 14.5
2006 1496 79.0 18.9 10.9
2007 1529 84.5 18.1 12.2
2008 1513 85.0 17.8 14.6
2009 1511 84.0 18.0 18.7
2010 1495 87.0 17.1 21.1
2011 1542 93.5 16.4 22.2
2012 1484 85.0 17.4 23.1
2013 1500 86.5 17.3 24.4
2014 1490 84.5 17.6 25.4
2015 1489 82.0 18.1 27.2
2016 1453 82.0 17.7 26.1
2017 1539 76.0 20.2 26.4
2018 1550 87.0 17.8 25.8
2019 1580 89.5 17.6 25.8
2020 1590 95.0 16.7 27.9
2021 1645 97.5 16.8 31.5
2022 1682 99.0 16.9 33
2023 1717 89.0 19.2 38.7

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 Tuscarora High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $560 (4.5%) $11,950 (95.5%) $12,510
2020 $493 (3.8%) $12,327 (96.2%) $12,820
2021 $853 (6.4%) $12,444 (93.6%) $13,297
2022 $1,426 (9.9%) $13,000 (90.1%) $14,426
2023 $899 (6.1%) $13,879 (93.9%) $14,779

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuscarora High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 51st of 138 High schoolsRanks 92nd of 127 High schools
 35.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15801717
 8.7%
African American351415
 18.2%
American Indian67
 16.7%
Asian112119
 6.3%
Hispanic306460
 50.3%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White704611
 13.2%
Two or More Races100101
 1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.8%38.7%
 13%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuscarora High

Students at Tuscarora High are 36% White, 27% Hispanic, 24% African American, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Tuscarora High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ballenger Creek Elementary
Elementary : Carroll Manor Elementary
Elementary : Tuscarora Elementary
Middle : Ballenger Creek Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,717 students attended Tuscarora High.

Tuscarora High ranks in the bottom 15.1% of Maryland high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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