- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frederick, MD
Frederick High
Federal NCES profile for Frederick High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033000632
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick High has class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Frederick High held near 1,850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.0 → 111.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 240033000632 · Frederick, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,821 enr · 17.9:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Frederick High held near 1,850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.0 → 111.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Frederick High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- This school
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- Linganore High
Linganore High
1,647 students
What this shows Frederick High reports 1,821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick High compares
Frederick High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 9% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,821 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,821
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Maryland - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
African American 26.1%
White 18.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Frederick High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linganore High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Frederick
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick High
How many students attend Frederick High?
Frederick High has 1,821 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,829 (2022-23) → 1,850 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick High?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick High is 17.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick High?
44.6% of students at Frederick High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick High?
The largest demographic group at Frederick High is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick High?
Frederick High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frederick High rank among high schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Frederick, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Frederick High, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Tuscarora High (1,735 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.