Frederick High School vs. Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Should you attend Frederick High School or Governor Thomas Johnson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Frederick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Governor Thomas Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,829 students in grades 9-12, Frederick High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,962 students in grades 9-12, Governor Thomas Johnson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,829 students
1,962 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#477 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#629 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
510
584
Grade 10 Students
522
521
Grade 11 Students
414
423
Grade 12 Students
383
434
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
42%
37%
% Black
25%
24%
% White
23%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%