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
2.8
2,066 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
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
53.1%
Female
46.8%
Hispanic
37.4%
White
25.6%
Black
25.3%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 446 Students
Towson University 305 Students
Frederick Community College 197 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 138 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 134 Students
Hood College 124 Students
Frostburg State University 116 Students
Salisbury University 109 Students
Johns Hopkins University 106 Students
Howard University 104 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 122 Students
Business 117 Students
Psychology 113 Students
Computer Science 89 Students
Nursing 86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Pre-Law Studies 39 Students
Chemistry 35 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Finance 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 328 Reviews
4.0 Parent
4/12/2025
The students have access to college classes taken at the high school which is a benefit for kids heading to college after graduation. There are numerous extracurricular activities for the students to engage in. Parent involvement is severely lacking. The staff is engaging and cares about the students.
3.0 Senior
3/6/2025
Governor Thomas Johnson High School is overall a pretty good school. The sports are great and the school spirit is top notch, but the fights and safety could use work.
5.0 Senior
1/17/2025
I love Governor Thomas Johnson High School because of its diversity and teachers. I have met the most amazing teachers at this place
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 10 Reviews
1.0 other
2/20/2026
Disgusting management, no freedom of speech, illegal searching, racism, and much more.
3.0 student
10/15/2025
The school is a brick with a starship ride on top of it. Everyone here are immature drug addicts or are jerks with attitude. Whatever they are serving kids is gross, the teachers only give notes or sit around doing nothing. I have two good teachers with only one being exceptionally good. The buildin...
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...

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,066 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% 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 3.6, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $447,798. 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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