Governor Thomas Johnson High School is a four-year public high school in Frederick, Maryland, United States. The school is home to the Academy for the Fine Arts, an audition-only visual and performing arts program for talented students in Frederick County from grades 9-12.
Serving 2,066 students in grades 9-12, Governor Thomas Johnson 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 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,066 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Governor Thomas Johnson High School's student population of 2,066 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,066 students
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres (160,000 m2)
School Motto
A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
School Rankings
Governor Thomas Johnson 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 Governor Thomas Johnson High School is 0.73, 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
#621 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
37%
24%
Black
25%
32%
White
26%
31%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Governor Thomas Johnson High School's ranking?
Governor Thomas Johnson High School is ranked #621 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Governor Thomas Johnson High School often compared to?
Governor Thomas Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Governor Thomas Johnson High School?
2,066 students attend Governor Thomas Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Governor Thomas Johnson High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Governor Thomas Johnson High School?
Governor Thomas Johnson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Governor Thomas Johnson High School offer ?
Governor Thomas Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Governor Thomas Johnson High School part of?
Governor Thomas Johnson High School is part of Frederick County School District.
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