Enrollment
1,821
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033000632
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frederick High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frederick High
Frederick High is a large high school in Frederick, Maryland, enrolling 1,821 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 89% of Maryland schools and 23% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.6% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,821 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Frederick's high schools, it stands alongside Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students): Frederick High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19.5:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Frederick 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 Frederick High compares
Frederick 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,981
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Frederick High.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~1,821 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 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).
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.
Is Frederick High a good school?
Frederick High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. 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 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.
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