Serving 784 students in grades 9-12, Catoctin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 784 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Catoctin High School's student population of 784 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Catoctin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catoctin High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
2%
33%
White
85%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Catoctin High School is ranked #411 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Catoctin High School often compared to?
Catoctin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middletown High School, Thurmont Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Catoctin High School?
The graduation rate of Catoctin High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Catoctin High School?
784 students attend Catoctin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Catoctin High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catoctin High School?
Catoctin High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Catoctin High School offer ?
Catoctin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Catoctin High School part of?
Catoctin High School is part of Frederick County School District.
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