- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frederick, MD
Linganore High
Federal NCES profile for Linganore High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033000638
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linganore High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Linganore High has class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linganore High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Linganore High held near 1,620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.5 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 240033000638 · Frederick, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,647 enr · 20.1:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Linganore High held near 1,620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.5 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Linganore 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
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school
Linganore High
1,647 students
What this shows Linganore High reports 1,647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linganore High compares
Linganore 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 76% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,647 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,647
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 5.7%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Linganore High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
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 Linganore High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linganore 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
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~1,647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linganore High
How many students attend Linganore High?
Linganore High has 1,647 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,572 (2022-23) → 1,620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linganore High?
The student-teacher ratio at Linganore High is 20.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linganore High?
11.9% of students at Linganore High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linganore High?
The largest demographic group at Linganore High is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linganore High?
Linganore High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Linganore High rank among high schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Linganore High ranks #1 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 Linganore High, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.