Urbana High

Summary:

Urbana High is a public high school located in Ijamsville, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,940 students. This school is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Urbana High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maryland, with a statewide ranking of 13 out of 146 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform significantly better than the state and district averages in various MCAP assessments, including English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85.4% of Urbana High's 10th-grade students were proficient or better in MCAP/ELA, compared to 60.6% in the Frederick County Public Schools district and 55.3% statewide. Urbana High's students also excel in specific subject areas, such as Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry, where their proficiency rates are much higher than the district and state averages.

Urbana High has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Heather Ridge and Frederick High. Additionally, Urbana High has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with only 13.81% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than some of the nearby schools. This suggests that the school's strong academic performance may be influenced by its socioeconomic factors, highlighting the importance of addressing educational inequities.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3471 Campus Dr
       Ijamsville, MD  21754


(240) 236-7600

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,148 Help


Feeder schools for Urbana High:

Elementary:    Centerville Elementary
    Kemptown Elementary
    Urbana Elementary
Middle:    Urbana Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  1,940

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
Asian:
19.0%
Hispanic:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


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Compare Details Urbana High ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 10 ranked high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Urbana High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), Asian (19%), Hispanic (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Urbana High is 21.5, which is the highest among 11 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Urbana High is $13,148. 9 high schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Urbana High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Urbana High 13th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Urbana High in the ranking list.)

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Urbana High

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Rank History for all students at Urbana High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.62 149th 201 25.9%
2005 40.65 123rd 204 39.7%
2006 67.01 53rd 204 74.0%
2007 70.61 46th 209 78.0%
2008 78.64 37th 214 82.7%
2009 78.66 34th 213 84.0%
2010 79.31 34th 220 84.5%
2011 79.13 30th 183 83.6%
2012 81.17 21st 187 88.8%
2013 72.84 53rd 185 71.4%
2014 81.06 23rd 231 90.0%
2015 80.85 9th 233 96.1%
2016 83.95 8th 233 96.6%
2017 87.46 7th 180 96.1%
2018 86.16 6th 197 97.0%
2019 90.46 1st 138 99.3%
2021 68.75 12th 32 62.5%
2022 95.92 1st 225 99.6%
2023 72.36 13th 127 89.8%
2024 71.58 13th 146 91.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Urbana High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.45 6th 11 45.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Urbana High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.39 2nd 11 81.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Urbana High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.66 14th 31 54.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Urbana High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.14 10th 35 71.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Urbana High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.26 6th 25 76.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Urbana High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.05 5th 9 44.4%
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Rank History for White students at Urbana High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.81 21st 40 47.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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by a student
Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Open Quote Good test scores, OK diversity, horrible student to teacher ratio. No plumbers in all of FCPS and hardly any janitors/custodians. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, March 28, 2014

Open Quote UHS is one of the top public schools in MD for academic excellence, athletics, diversity and comunity involvement Close Quote



Enrollment information for Urbana High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 259 10 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1996 259 10 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1997 552 27 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1998 855 33 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 904
1999 1178 41 10 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1245
2000 1255 31 12 10 6 n/a n/a 0 1314
2001 1307 32 13 13 6 n/a n/a 0 1371
2002 1371 49 34 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1497
2003 1371 49 34 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1497
2004 1371 54 36 48 3 n/a n/a 0 1512
2005 1401 54 58 63 3 n/a n/a 0 1579
2006 1386 66 72 73 3 n/a n/a 0 1600
2007 1425 72 88 92 3 n/a n/a 0 1680
2008 1433 78 105 99 1 n/a n/a 0 1716
2009 1475 72 121 102 1 n/a n/a 0 1771
2010 1520 90 132 118 0 n/a n/a 0 1860
2011 1223 55 132 153 10 1 92 0 1666
2012 1137 63 142 164 4 1 86 0 1597
2013 1042 64 143 154 4 3 85 0 1495
2014 1063 81 159 138 4 1 81 0 1527
2015 1085 91 173 159 5 0 78 0 1591
2016 1109 87 199 175 4 0 77 0 1651
2017 1123 113 197 183 4 0 82 0 1702
2018 1123 127 219 196 4 0 89 0 1758
2019 1122 128 240 201 7 2 90 0 1790
2020 1082 164 276 221 6 3 99 0 1851
2021 1055 173 320 242 11 4 103 0 1908
2022 1029 172 348 239 9 4 128 0 1929
2023 983 198 369 249 7 2 132 0 1940

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Urbana High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 272 21.1 12.9 5.1
1996 272 21.1 12.9 5.1
1997 588 34.2 17.2 5.6
1998 904 50.7 17.8 4.8
1999 1245 50.7 24.6 5.5
2000 1314 72.7 18.1 3
2001 1371 76.2 18.0 3.4
2002 1497 76.4 19.6 2.3
2003 1497 76.4 19.6 2.3
2004 1512 79.5 19.0 3.1
2005 1579 82.0 19.3 3.4
2006 1600 83.0 19.3 3.6
2007 1680 83.9 20.0 3.6
2008 1716 94.4 18.2 4.4
2009 1771 97.4 18.2 4.6
2010 1860 96.4 19.2 5.5
2011 1666 86.4 19.2 6.1
2012 1597 86.4 18.4 6.3
2013 1495 82.9 18.0 6.3
2014 1527 79.4 19.2 6.3
2015 1591 82.0 19.4 6.2
2016 1651 84.0 19.6 5.8
2017 1702 84.5 20.1 6.6
2018 1758 88.5 19.8 5.4
2019 1790 90.0 19.8 5.9
2020 1851 91.5 20.2 6.6
2021 1908 93.0 20.5 8.1
2022 1929 96.0 20.0 8.3
2023 1940 90.0 21.5 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Urbana High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 272 21.1 12.9 5.1
1996 272 21.1 12.9 5.1
1997 588 34.2 17.2 5.6
1998 904 50.7 17.8 4.8
1999 1245 50.7 24.6 5.5
2000 1314 72.7 18.1 3
2001 1371 76.2 18.0 3.4
2002 1497 76.4 19.6 2.3
2003 1497 76.4 19.6 2.3
2004 1512 79.5 19.0 3.1
2005 1579 82.0 19.3 3.4
2006 1600 83.0 19.3 3.6
2007 1680 83.9 20.0 3.6
2008 1716 94.4 18.2 4.4
2009 1771 97.4 18.2 4.6
2010 1860 96.4 19.2 5.5
2011 1666 86.4 19.2 6.1
2012 1597 86.4 18.4 6.3
2013 1495 82.9 18.0 6.3
2014 1527 79.4 19.2 6.3
2015 1591 82.0 19.4 6.2
2016 1651 84.0 19.6 5.8
2017 1702 84.5 20.1 6.6
2018 1758 88.5 19.8 5.4
2019 1790 90.0 19.8 5.9
2020 1851 91.5 20.2 6.6
2021 1908 93.0 20.5 8.1
2022 1929 96.0 20.0 8.3
2023 1940 90.0 21.5 13.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Urbana High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $465 (4.2%) $10,662 (95.8%) $11,127
2020 $397 (3.6%) $10,735 (96.4%) $11,132
2021 $799 (7.0%) $10,664 (93.0%) $11,462
2022 $1,299 (10.3%) $11,267 (89.7%) $12,566
2023 $758 (5.8%) $12,390 (94.2%) $13,148

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Urbana High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 1st of 138 High schoolsRanks 13th of 127 High schools
 9.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17901940
 8.4%
African American128198
 54.7%
American Indian77
Asian240369
 53.8%
Hispanic201249
 23.9%
Pacific Islander22
White1122983
 12.4%
Two or More Races90132
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.9%13.8%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Urbana High

Urbana High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centerville Elementary
Elementary : Kemptown Elementary
Elementary : Urbana Elementary
Middle : Urbana Middle

Yes. Urbana High ranks in the top 8.9% of Maryland high schools.

Students at Urbana High are 51% White, 19% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,940 students attended Urbana High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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