LINGANORE HIGH SCHOOL
Linganore High is a public high school that is part of the Frederick County Public Schools school district, located in Frederick, MD with about 1,324 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 73 teachers, Linganore High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Linganore High School, located in Frederick, Maryland, is a prominent secondary school within the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic programming, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technology education pathways, and various honors-level offerings. Beyond its rigorous curriculum, Linganore is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive student experience that balances academic achievement with character development and civic engagement.
The school is also known for its vibrant extracurricular landscape, featuring a competitive athletics program, an active fine and performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. These activities are central to the school’s culture, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and providing students with ample opportunities to develop leadership skills and personal interests. With its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, Linganore High School remains a cornerstone of the Frederick community, focused on excellence in both the classroom and the broader educational environment.
For more information, contact Linganore High at (240) 566-9700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 566-9700
http://www.fcps.org
LINGANORE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Frederick, MD with about 1,324 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Frederick County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,324
- Teachers:
- 73
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,324 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LINGANORE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.