Francis Scott Key High School
3825 Bark Hill Rd
Union Bridge, MD 21791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(410)751-3320
- Francis Scott Key High School serves 948 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 91% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 42%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 44%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Francis Scott Key High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 61%.
- Francis Scott Key High School operates within the Carroll County School District.
- Carroll County School District's 95% graduation rate is higher than the Maryland state average of 88%.
Top Placements
Francis Scott Key High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Francis Scott Key High School's student population of 948 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 948 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Francis Scott Key High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1367 schools in Maryland (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Francis Scott Key High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 42% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 44% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 4% | 34% |
| White | 92% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Francis Scott Key High School is Carroll County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Carroll County School District's student population of 25,322 students has decreased by 5% over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $14,422 in this district is less than the state average of $16,454. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,081 is less than the state average of $16,634. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | Carroll County School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 46 | 28 |
| Number of Students Managed | 25,322 | 17,941 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 42% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 44% |
| District Graduation Rate | 95% | 88% |
| District Total Revenue | $385 MM | $295 MM |
| District Spending | $376 MM | $298 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $14,422 | $16,454 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,081 | $16,634 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Francis Scott Key High School is Carroll Springs School (7.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is New Windsor Middle School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Union Bridge Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 382 students
2.6 miles
119 N Main St
Union Bridge, MD 21791
(410)751-3307 2.6 PK-5 382 - Westminster Runnymede Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 539 students
3.0 miles
3000 Langdon Dr
Westminster, MD 21158
(410)751-3203 3.0 PK-5 539 - New Windsor New Windsor Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 382 students
3.5 miles
1000 Green Valley Rd
New Windsor, MD 21776
(410)751-3355 3.5 6-8 382 - Taneytown Northwest Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 512 students
4.5 miles
99 Kings Drive
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410)751-3270 4.5 6-8 512 - Taneytown Taneytown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
4.5 miles
100 Kings Drive
Taneytown, MD 21787
(410)751-3260 4.5 PK-5 413
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