Oakdale High

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Oakdale High ranks 53 rd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oakdale High is a public high school located in Ijamsville, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,622 students. As part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland, Oakdale High consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state.

Oakdale High's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates on MCAP tests compared to the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, 77.4% of 10th-grade students at Oakdale High were proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, compared to 60.6% for the district and 55.3% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-White students compared to nearby schools like Middletown High and Walkersville High. Additionally, Oakdale High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 9.47% in 2020-2021 to 14.49% in 2022-2023, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools like Tuscarora High (38.73%) and Gov. Thomas Johnson High (51.53%).

While Oakdale High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1st out of 197 schools in 2017-2018 to 53rd out of 146 schools in 2023-2024, the school's performance on MCAP tests for specific student subgroups, such as male students, Asian students, multi-racial students, and military-connected students, provides valuable insights. For example, in 2020-2021, Oakdale High ranked 1st out of 5 Maryland high schools for military-connected students, indicating a strong focus on supporting this population. Overall, Oakdale High stands out as a high-performing public high school that excels in academic achievement, racial diversity, and socioeconomic composition compared to the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754

(240) 566-9400

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,681

Feeder schools for Oakdale High:

Elementary:	Deer Crossing Elementary
	Oakdale Elementary
Middle:	Oakdale Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 1,622

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.8%

Hispanic:

11.5%

African American:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oakdale High ranks better than 63.7% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2^nd among 10 ranked high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.34. (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 (64.8%), Hispanic (11.5%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakdale High is 20.7. 9 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Oakdale High employs 78 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakdale High is $13,681. 8 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Oakdale High 53^rd of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Oakdale 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 Oakdale High

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Rank History for all students at Oakdale High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2013	83.17	16^th	185	91.4%
2014	82.28	10^th	231	95.7%
2015	74.55	23^rd	233	90.1%
2016	83.86	9^th	233	96.1%
2017	88.02	5^th	180	97.2%
2018	96.10	1^st	197	99.5%
2019	85.22	7^th	138	94.9%
2021	58.01	16^th	32	50.0%
2022	79.83	10^th	225	95.6%
2023	55.75	40^th	127	68.5%
2024	51.34	53^rd	146	63.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oakdale High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.87	5^th	11	54.5%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Oakdale High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.88	1^st	5	80.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Oakdale High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.34	17^th	35	51.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Oakdale High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.89	12^th	25	52.0%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Thursday, August 4, 2016

OHS is a relatively new school. It's just a few years old and still in a very steep upward channel. It's surrounded by relatively affluent community. I won't be surprised that it became a top high school of the state in forseeable future. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, February 8, 2015

Beautiful school, enthusiastic teachers, many extra athletic, academic, and art opportunities, but strong class segregation, "rappers" Close Quote

Enrollment information for Oakdale High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	473	23	17	32	6	4	33	588
2012	712	33	24	53	5	5	43	875
2013	958	47	29	70	4	5	45	1158
2014	1002	55	32	64	2	5	45	1205
2015	1010	46	33	80	1	3	37	1210
2016	1004	57	36	82	0	2	48	1229
2017	1007	68	47	85	1	1	54	1263
2018	986	71	48	92	1	0	54	1252
2019	955	75	55	105	3	0	62	1255
2020	961	63	68	116	5	0	54	1267
2021	983	84	90	135	7	1	62	1362
2022	995	115	104	167	7	1	76	1465
2023	1051	155	130	186	7	2	91	1622

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 Oakdale High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	588	39.5	14.8	9.2
2012	875	56.5	15.4	6.9
2013	1158	67.5	17.1	7.3
2014	1205	69.0	17.4	8.1
2015	1210	64.0	18.9	7.8
2016	1229	70.0	17.5	7.2
2017	1263	70.0	18.0	8.3
2018	1252	62.0	20.1	7.9
2019	1255	63.5	19.7	7.8
2020	1267	61.5	20.6	8
2021	1362	70.5	19.3	9.5
2022	1465	77.5	18.9	10.2
2023	1622	78.0	20.7	14.5

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 Oakdale High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	588	39.5	14.8	9.2
2012	875	56.5	15.4	6.9
2013	1158	67.5	17.1	7.3
2014	1205	69.0	17.4	8.1
2015	1210	64.0	18.9	7.8
2016	1229	70.0	17.5	7.2
2017	1263	70.0	18.0	8.3
2018	1252	62.0	20.1	7.9
2019	1255	63.5	19.7	7.8
2020	1267	61.5	20.6	8
2021	1362	70.5	19.3	9.5
2022	1465	77.5	18.9	10.2
2023	1622	78.0	20.7	14.5

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 Oakdale High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$422 (3.6%)	$11,223 (96.4%)	$11,645
2020	$380 (3.2%)	$11,621 (96.8%)	$12,002
2021	$786 (6.4%)	$11,482 (93.6%)	$12,267
2022	$1,285 (9.9%)	$11,700 (90.1%)	$12,986
2023	$728 (5.3%)	$12,953 (94.7%)	$13,681

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakdale High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 40^th of 127 High schools	26.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1255	1622	29.2%
African American	75	155	106.7%
American Indian	3	7	133.3%
Asian	55	130	136.4%
Hispanic	105	186	77.1%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	955	1051	10.1%
Two or More Races	62	91	46.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.8%	14.5%	6.7%

Schools Near Oakdale 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Clarksburg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	22500 Wims Rd	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6000	2,251	131	17.2	41.8%	309 (13.7%)	664 (29.5%)	606 (26.9%)	548 (24.3%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	110 (4.9%)	56.3	38^th of 146 public high schools	74.0%					(n/a)	19.4	65.4	65.4	19.4			$16,902	$1,107	$15,795

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakdale High

What schools feed into Oakdale High?

Oakdale High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Deer Crossing Elementary
Elementary : Oakdale Elementary
Middle : Oakdale Middle

What is the racial makeup of Oakdale High?

Students at Oakdale High are 65% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Is Oakdale High a good school?

Oakdale High ranks 53^rd of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Oakdale High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,622 students attended Oakdale High.

What district is Oakdale High in?

Frederick County Public Schools

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