Enrollment
1,647
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033000638
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linganore High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linganore High
Linganore High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Frederick, Maryland, enrolling 1,647 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Maryland schools and 39% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,647 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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): Linganore High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 19.5:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Linganore 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 Linganore High compares
Linganore 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Linganore 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 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
- 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
- 1,821
- 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.
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 (~1,647 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 55/100 (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 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.
Is Linganore High a good school?
Linganore High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. 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 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.
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