Frederick High

Frederick High School is a public high school in Frederick, Maryland that serves grades 9–12. It is part of the Frederick County Public Schools system. There are about 1,400 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 16:1, which helps with structured classroom instruction. Frederick High School has Advanced Placement classes and tests, and about 27% of students take them. This gives students a chance to learn at the college level. The student body is diverse, with about 80% of students being minorities and almost 48% being low-income. This is similar to the community it serves. Data on academic performance show that about 11% of students are good at math and about 54% are good at reading. The school supports standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. Frederick is known for its historic downtown and stable neighborhoods, and the median home prices show that the community has been around for a long time. Overall, Frederick High School is known as one of the best schools in the area. It has a wide range of academic programs and a diverse learning environment, and it continues to show promise.

In 2026, students at Frederick High School are actively helping the community. For example, a soloist will perform at the 36th annual Rev. This January, there was a celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The school also had students in charge of hosting and emceeing the district-wide event, which was based on the theme "Learning with Character, Leading with Courage." The school is also getting ready for the 2026–2027 school year now that the Board of Education has approved new and updated courses in the high school course guide.

Q1. Are there arts and creative programs at Frederick High?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q2. What does Frederick High do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Can students take AP classes at Frederick High?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.