Enrollment
1,181
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240033000655
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Walkersville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walkersville High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walkersville High
Walkersville High is a large high school in Walkersville, Maryland, enrolling 1,181 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Maryland schools and 26% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,181 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% 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.
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Walkersville 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 Walkersville High compares
Walkersville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Walkersville 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 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
- 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 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 (~1,181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 50/100 (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 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.
Is Walkersville High a good school?
Walkersville High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. 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 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.
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