At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
57
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
72%+19.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
3.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Heather Ridge is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Frederick, Maryland. The school enrolls 57 students. It is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
3.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictFrederick County Public Schools
County24021
CityFrederick
ZIP21702
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240033001410
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment57
White15.6%
Hispanic / Latino31.1%
Black / African American46.7%
Two or More Races6.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
15.6%
Hispanic
31.1%
Black
46.7%
Two+
6.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.