Linganore High School

Linganore High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12013 Old Annapolis Rd,  Frederick, MD
Frederick County Public Schools
3.9
3.5
1,519 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
53.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
7.4%
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
348:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
76.3%
Hispanic
10.4%
Black
5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 372 Students
Towson University 260 Students
Frederick Community College 128 Students
Salisbury University 127 Students
Virginia Tech 120 Students
James Madison University 115 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 105 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 104 Students
Penn State 99 Students
Johns Hopkins University 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 129 Students
Biology 127 Students
Psychology 105 Students
Nursing 86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Engineering 43 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 40 Students
Marketing 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 292 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/27/2025
I have really enjoyed my experience at Linganore High School. My best experience was all of the football games and great community involvement surrounding them. Another great experience is all of the help teachers and councilors provide if you ask them.
4.0 Senior
3/12/2025
I really like this school. There are plenty of great teachers, but there are also unfortunately some teachers who aren't great.
4.0 Senior
11/13/2024
Linganore high school has gained more diversity over the past 4 years i've been there. They strive to offer the best sports and extra curricular activity's they can. The staff is great at offering additional help.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 8 Reviews
5.0 other
2/3/2026
Great school, lots of school pride! Not alot of diversity compared to other schools
5.0 parent
8/23/2024
My husband, both of my children graduated from Linganore was great for all three of them.
1.0 student
1/31/2022
awful in all aspects. admin have no clue what they’re doing, frederick county as a whole sucks.
1.0 parent
2/29/2020
This school is so awful, my other child will not attend, even though it's our home school. We will either home school or she will attend a magnet school for her talents. My older child, who was taunted and excluded here, transferred to another high school. It's unfortunate because the building is at...

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Linganore High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Frederick, MD, in the New Market neighborhood, and is served by the Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,519 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Linganore High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $617,862. Discover additional schools in the area, like Liberty Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Frederick has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Linganore High School.

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