How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Catoctin High | Smithsburg High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Thurmont, MD | Smithsburg, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 823 | 733 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.5% | 37.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Catoctin High | Smithsburg High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,233 | $17,937 |
| District | Frederick County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Catoctin High | Smithsburg High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.0% | 73.3% |
| African American | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 10.4% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Catoctin High | Smithsburg High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 248:1 | 357:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.8% | 25.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 62 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.