Serving 1,821 students in grades 9-12, Frederick High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,821 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick High serves the southwest part of Frederick, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick High School's student population of 1,821 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,821 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1891
School Calendar
Campus Size
12 acres (49,000 m2)
School Motto
Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve
School Rankings
Frederick High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick High School's ranking?
Frederick High School is ranked #504 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Frederick High School often compared to?
Frederick High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Governor Thomas Johnson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick High School is 83%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Frederick High School?
1,821 students attend Frederick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Frederick High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick High School?
Frederick High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick High School offer ?
Frederick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frederick High School part of?
Frederick High School is part of Frederick County School District.
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