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#765 of 1,363 schools in MD
Walkersville High
High School · Frederick County Public Schools · Walkersville, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
81 W Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD 21793
- Math 12% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Walkersville High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2020, to 40% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walkersville High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,504
Median home value
$416,400
Median rent
$1,489/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21793; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock CreekEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Gov. Thomas Johnson HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 2,031 | Compare → |
| Heather RidgeEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 3.8 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Monocacy Valley MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–9 | 4.8 mi | 350 | 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
- #53 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
Walkersville High is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walkersville High
Walkersville High is a public high school in Walkersville, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,203 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walkersville High
What grades does Walkersville High serve?
Walkersville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Walkersville High?
Walkersville High has an enrollment of approximately 1,203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walkersville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Walkersville High is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walkersville High rank in MD?
Walkersville High ranks #765 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Walkersville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Walkersville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Walkersville High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walkersville High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walkersville High a charter school?
No, Walkersville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walkersville High a Title I school?
No, Walkersville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walkersville High?
36.2% of students at Walkersville High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Frederick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (240) 236-7200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21793)
- 10,914
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 · 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.
- 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 21793; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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