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#540 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 40% in state
Heather Ridge
High School · Frederick County Public Schools · Frederick, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1445 Taney Ave, Frederick, MD 21702
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Heather Ridge score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 12% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heather Ridge sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,084/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frederick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,659
Median home value
$384,800
Median rent
$1,722/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,031 | Compare → |
| Monocacy Valley MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–9 | 1.3 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Frederick HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,850 | Compare → |
| Walkersville HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Frederick County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #34 of 67
- District spending per student
- $16,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heather Ridge is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heather Ridge
Heather Ridge is a public high school in Frederick, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 57 students in grades 6th-12th with a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heather Ridge
What grades does Heather Ridge serve?
Heather Ridge serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Heather Ridge?
Heather Ridge has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heather Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Heather Ridge is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heather Ridge rank in MD?
Heather Ridge ranks #540 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Heather Ridge's MySchoolScout rating?
Heather Ridge has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Heather Ridge?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heather Ridge has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Heather Ridge a charter school?
No, Heather Ridge is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heather Ridge a Title I school?
No, Heather Ridge is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heather Ridge?
71.9% of students at Heather Ridge qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Frederick County
- Phone
- (240) 236-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 21702)
- 47,437
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022, multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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