- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frederick, MD
Tuscarora High
Federal NCES profile for Tuscarora High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033001550
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuscarora High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuscarora High has class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscarora High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Tuscarora High held near 1,719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 240033001550 · Frederick, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,735 enr · 19.5:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Tuscarora High held near 1,719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Tuscarora 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
- This school
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- Linganore High
Linganore High
1,647 students
What this shows Tuscarora High reports 1,735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuscarora High compares
Tuscarora 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 27% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,735 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,735
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Maryland - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
African American 24.7%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Tuscarora High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
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 Tuscarora High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linganore High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuscarora 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
- 1,702
- 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 (~1,735 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tuscarora High
How many students attend Tuscarora High?
Tuscarora High has 1,735 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,717 (2022-23) → 1,719 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscarora High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscarora High is 19.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuscarora High?
35.6% of students at Tuscarora High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuscarora High?
The largest demographic group at Tuscarora High is White at 30.6% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuscarora High?
Tuscarora High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Tuscarora High rank among high schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscarora High ranks #3 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 Tuscarora 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.