Serving 2,031 students in grades 9-12, Governor Thomas Johnson 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 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,031 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Governor Thomas Johnson 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 Governor Thomas Johnson High School is 0.73, 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.
What is Governor Thomas Johnson High School's ranking?
Governor Thomas Johnson High School is ranked #629 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Governor Thomas Johnson High School often compared to?
Governor Thomas Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School is 86%, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Governor Thomas Johnson High School?
2,031 students attend Governor Thomas Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Governor Thomas Johnson High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Governor Thomas Johnson High School?
Governor Thomas Johnson High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Governor Thomas Johnson High School offer ?
Governor Thomas Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Governor Thomas Johnson High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,031 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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