Gov. Thomas Johnson High School

Gov. Thomas Johnson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1501 N Market St,  Frederick, MD
Frederick County Public Schools
3.7
3.0
2,031 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
43.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
28.7%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
249:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Hispanic
36.9%
White
28.4%
Black
23.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#15 Most Diverse Public HS in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 394 Students
Towson University 270 Students
Frederick Community College 183 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 122 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 115 Students
Hood College 109 Students
Frostburg State University 108 Students
Salisbury University 104 Students
Howard University 88 Students
Penn State 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 118 Students
Business 106 Students
Psychology 106 Students
Computer Science 84 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Pre-Law Studies 39 Students
Chemistry 34 Students
Political Science and Government 30 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 350 Reviews
4.0 Parent
1/18/2025
The staff is great though it's difficult to compare as I went to a private school. I do appreciate staff moving my daughter to college classes senior year.
4.0 Junior
1/15/2025
My best part of my experience with GTJHS is that the teachers are very helpful and set you up for success. They are there for you to give tips and ideas on how to succeed in their course.
5.0 Senior
12/31/2024
Going to school at one like Governor Thomas Johnson has taught me various things. It has taught me that people come from many different backgrounds and all stories are different. It has shown me outlets for creativity such as science and writing. Overall, a diverse school that takes pride in their academics is something that I deeply appreciate growing up in.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 8 Reviews
1.0 student
3/5/2024
The food is bad, I would get threatened by classmates often, people bring knifes and weapons to school. The teachers don't help much with these problems, lots of bullying and harassment. One time someone brought a knife to a lunch room and tried to stab a classmate, lots of physical violence and fig...
5.0 parent
5/2/2023
I have three children, one is graduating from TJ this month, another next year, and my youngest will be a freshman next year. I can’t say enough good things about our experience with TJ. I was very nervous given some of the low ratings but I have been so impressed by the staff and administration. I...
5.0 other
10/4/2021
This school is amazing. The staff really care about the students success. I went on to get a PhD in aerospace engineering and within my peer group we had numerous JD’s, PhD’s and MD. This school set students up for success.
5.0 parent
2/29/2020
Our family is beyond pleased with GTJHS. Coming from another school in the district that does not celebrate diversity and does not recognize students as maturing young adults, this school is like a breath of fresh air! I'm dismayed to see that it has a relatively low rating on Great Schools. I don't...

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Gov. Thomas Johnson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Frederick, MD and is served by the Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 2,031 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Gov. Thomas Johnson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $451,429. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heather Ridge High School, Frederick High School, Frederick Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Frederick has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gov. Thomas Johnson High School.

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