Tuscarora High

5312 Ballenger Creek Pk
Frederick, MD 21703

www.fcps.org

1,717 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tuscarora High School, located in Frederick, Maryland, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Ballenger Creek community as part of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Opened in 2003, the school is known for its modern facilities and a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement.

The school offers a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond the classroom, Tuscarora is highly active in the arts and athletics, frequently participating in regional competitions and maintaining a strong school spirit. As a vital part of the Frederick County educational system, the school is dedicated to preparing its students to be productive, global citizens through a supportive and inclusive learning culture.

1,717

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuscarora High
Demographic	Student Count
White	611
Hispanic	460
Black	415
Asian	119
Two or More	101
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

White
611 (35.6 %)
Hispanic
460 (26.8 %)
Black
415 (24.2 %)
Asian
119 (6.9 %)
Two or More
101 (5.9 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)236-6400
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	679
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	166

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 470

Grade 10 448

Grade 11 412

Grade 12 387