Governor Thomas Johnson High School vs. Frederick High School
Should you attend Governor Thomas Johnson High School or Frederick 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
Governor Thomas Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Frederick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,962 students
1,829 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#477 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
584
510
Grade 10 Students
521
522
Grade 11 Students
423
414
Grade 12 Students
434
383
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
37%
42%
% Black
24%
25%
% White
28%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%