The reported proficiency rate for Science is 19%.
Original Research by School Decision on Linganore High
Linganore High is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in the Frederick County Public Schools system. It draws from a large enrollment that makes it one of the bigger high schools in its area. The student body is predominantly White, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. About one in eight students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a share that is relatively low compared to many public high schools nationally. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available; a parent seeking supports in those areas may want to ask the school directly.
Academically, the picture is split. On the 2024-25 state assessments, English language arts proficiency stands as a clear strength, with a strong majority of students meeting the bar. In math, proficiency is lower overall, with a modest share of students reaching the standard in Algebra I and Geometry, while a solid majority of those tested in Algebra II performed well. A single year of science testing from an earlier administration showed a small share of students proficient, but the number of students tested was very small, so that result should be read with caution. Because this is a high school without a tested grade in every subject each year, and because some assessments may not capture every student, the available results offer a partial view. The school does not have a reported four-year graduation rate in this data, and no comparison against other schools in Frederick County was possible because the comparison set was too small to produce a reliable benchmark. A family looking for more complete outcome data may wish to check the school’s own reporting.
Linganore High sits in Frederick, a city serving as the county seat and a historic crossroads in western Maryland. Its downtown is known for its clustered church spires and a walkable core along Carroll Creek. The city has been growing steadily, with a population rise in recent years. Major employment anchors include Fort Detrick, a U.S. Army bioscience and communications research installation that is the county’s largest employer, along with the National Cancer Institute and the National Laboratory for Cancer Research. The local housing market reflects that growth. Home values in the area are above the national typical home, and while they have eased slightly in the most recent year, they remain high relative to incomes. Rents are also above the national norm, and currently renting costs less per month than buying a comparable home at prevailing mortgage rates. The broader economy is stable, with unemployment at a low national rate and median household income above the national figure.
No major parent-relevant changes, such as redistricting, budget shifts, or curriculum overhauls, were publicly reported for Frederick County Public Schools in the recent span covered here. That does not mean nothing has changed, but nothing surfaced that clears the bar of a lasting, widely noted shift.
For a family considering Linganore High, the available evidence points to a large school with a strong English language arts program, a less consistent math performance, and a student body that is relatively affluent by the measure of free lunch eligibility. The setting is a growing city with a robust employment base anchored by federal research facilities, and housing costs that are elevated. The missing pieces—graduation rate, special education and English learner data, discipline statistics, and course access information—are notable gaps that would matter to many families. A direct conversation with the school or a visit to its website would fill in those blanks and give a fuller sense of what is offered.
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