- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Walkersville, MD
Walkersville High
Federal NCES profile for Walkersville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033000655
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walkersville High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Walkersville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walkersville High has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walkersville High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Walkersville, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Walkersville High held near 1,203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240033000655 · Walkersville, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,181 enr · 18.2:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Walkersville High held near 1,203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Walkersville 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
Walkersville High
1,181 students
What this shows Walkersville High reports 1,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walkersville High compares
Walkersville 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 38% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maryland - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.5%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Walkersville High is more 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 Walkersville 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walkersville 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
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 (~1,181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walkersville High
How many students attend Walkersville High?
Walkersville High has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walkersville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,213 (2022-23) → 1,203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walkersville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Walkersville High is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walkersville High?
30.3% of students at Walkersville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walkersville High?
The largest demographic group at Walkersville High is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Walkersville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walkersville High?
Walkersville High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Walkersville High rank among public schools in Walkersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Walkersville High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Walkersville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Walkersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Walkersville 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.