Enrollment
906
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Union Bridge, MD
Francis Scott Key High
Federal NCES profile for Francis Scott Key High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021000533
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Scott Key High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 906
- students enrolled
Francis Scott Key High has class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis Scott Key High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis Scott Key High
Francis Scott Key High is a mid-sized high school in Union Bridge, Maryland, enrolling 906 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 906 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #117.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carroll County Public Schools spends $15,757 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students) and Manchester Valley High (1,339 students) alongside Francis Scott Key High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Francis Scott Key High compares
Francis Scott Key High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 22% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Maryland - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Francis Scott Key High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County Public Schools, which includes Francis Scott Key High.
$15,757
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Francis Scott Key High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Scott Key High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~906 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Francis Scott Key High
How many students attend Francis Scott Key High?
Francis Scott Key High has 906 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union Bridge, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key High?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key High is 17.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Scott Key High?
38.1% of students at Francis Scott Key High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Scott Key High?
The largest demographic group at Francis Scott Key High is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Union Bridge, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Scott Key High?
Francis Scott Key High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Francis Scott Key High a good school?
Francis Scott Key High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Francis Scott Key High, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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