Walkersville High School vs. Frederick High School
Should I attend Walkersville High School or Frederick High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walkersville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Frederick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,249 students in grades 9-12, Walkersville High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,659 students in grades 9-12, Frederick High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,249 students
1,659 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#122 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
64%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
371
536
Grade 10 Students
294
394
Grade 11 Students
278
366
Grade 12 Students
306
363
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
40%
% Black
15%
26%
% White
60%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%