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Tuscarora High

5312 Ballenger Creek Pk, Frederick, MD, 21703

About Tuscarora High

Tuscarora High School is a public high school in Frederick, Maryland, that teaches students in grades 9 through 12. It is a school in the Frederick County Public Schools system. There are about 1,500 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 17:1. This helps keep kids interested in their schoolwork. About 31% of students at Tuscarora High School take Advanced Placement (AP) classes and tests. This shows that the school is serious about giving students the chance to learn at a college level. About 67% of the students are minorities and about 39% come from families with low incomes. About 7% of students are good at math and about 61% are good at reading, according to data on how well they do in school. Students can also take the SAT and ACT tests to help them get ready for college. The school is in a growing area of Frederick that is known for its suburban setting and family-friendly neighborhoods. The community helps it a lot. People say that Tuscarora High School is one of the best schools in the area because it has a good mix of academics and extracurricular activities that help students grow.

Tuscarora High Contact Information

Address

5312 Ballenger Creek Pk, Frederick, MD, 21703

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Phone

(240) 236-6400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 61% in Reading.
96
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
21
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1719
Total Students
$73140
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 118 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tuscarora High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 32.81%
Asian 7.39%
Hispanic 29.9%
Black 22.8%
Two+ Races 6.11%
Native Am. 0.52%
White
32.81%
Asian
7.39%
Hispanic
29.9%
Black
22.8%
Two+ Races
6.11%
Native Am.
0.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1719
48.63%
836 Female
51.31%
882 Male

Student Population

1719 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

286 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students at Tuscarora High School are currently taking part in the 44th annual Academic Tournament, which will take place in January 2026 and will test their knowledge in competitive matches. This semester, the school is also benefiting from a district-wide pilot program that brought new technology into the classroom to make lessons more interesting and engaging for students. The 2026 King Awards are also honoring seniors by recognizing students who showed respect and citizenship during recent community events.

FAQ

Q1. Does Tuscarora High encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q3. What kind of school experience do students get at Tuscarora High?

Ans. Tuscarora High has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q4. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Tuscarora High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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