Tuscarora High
Reported Enrollment
1,717
students
District
Frederick County Public Schools
County Context Score
75/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
5312 Ballenger Creek Pk, Frederick, MD, 21703
School District
Frederick County Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 240033001550
- District ID
- 2400330
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,717 students
School Setting
Suburb: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Tuscarora High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Frederick County has 69 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 69 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Tuscarora High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Tuscarora High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Frederick County Public Schools.
1,717 students
Tuscarora High reports 1,717 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 10 other high schools in Frederick County with enrollment data, 7 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 1,393 students.
11 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,572 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
69 district schools
Frederick County Public Schools lists 42 primary, 13 middle, 11 high, 3 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
42
Middle
13
High
11
Other
3
Nearby context inside Frederick County Public Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is Tuscarora High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Frederick County Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Tuscarora High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Tuscarora High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Tuscarora High with nearby schools?
Tuscarora High should be compared with 11 high schools in Frederick County, plus other schools in Frederick County Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Tuscarora High?
Before using Tuscarora High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Frederick County Public Schools.
Part of Frederick County Public Schools
Tuscarora High is one of 69 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 46,899 students across 69 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
69
Reported Enrollment
46,899
69 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Twin Ridge ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Windsor Knolls Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Urbana High9–12 · HighProfile
- Glade ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Brunswick ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Brunswick High9–12 · HighListed only
- Carroll Manor ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Catoctin High9–12 · HighListed only
- Emmitsburg ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Frederick High9–12 · HighProfile
Frederick County Schools
County Context Score
75/100
County-level composite across 69 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.