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Oakdale High

Public Grades 9-12

14^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 94% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Oakdale High in Ijamsville, MD, is a large, high-performing public school serving 1,702 students in grades 9-12 within the Frederick County Public Schools district, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Maryland. Oakdale stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 91.8% of students scoring proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—far exceeding the district average of 64% and the state average of 51.7%. This literacy strength is a key differentiator from nearby schools like Tuscarora High (74.1% ELA proficiency) and Gov. Thomas Johnson High (26.9% chronic absenteeism), while Oakdale maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.7%, indicating strong student engagement. However, math proficiency is more moderate at 44.1%, with a notable bottleneck in Algebra I where only 32.4% of students are proficient, though those in advanced courses like Algebra II achieve 70.8% proficiency.

Oakdale’s academic performance is complemented by a relatively affluent student body, with only 17.63% eligible for free and reduced lunch, and it achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($15,052) compared to peers like Walkersville High ($18,206) and Frederick High ($16,652). The school has shown resilience, rebounding from a dip in rankings in 2022-2024 to reclaim a 94th percentile state ranking in 2025-2026, placing it 14th out of 227 high schools. Its primary local competitor, Urbana High, consistently outperforms in math (64.3% proficiency) and overall rankings, but Oakdale remains a top-tier choice for families prioritizing literacy and a positive school climate.

Notably, Oakdale has a strong support system for military-connected students, ranking 1st out of 5 schools statewide in this subgroup, a valuable asset given its proximity to Fort Detrick. While the school excels in ELA, parents should be aware of the math gap, particularly for students entering Algebra I, and consider how the school’s focus on literacy aligns with their child’s needs. Overall, Oakdale offers a high-quality education with a engaged student body and efficient resource use, making it a compelling option in Frederick County.

1,702

Students ?

19.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,052

Per pupil spending ?

17.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5850 Eaglehead Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754

(227) 203-3400

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Oakdale High:

Elementary:	Deer Crossing Elementary
	Oakdale Elementary
Middle:	Oakdale Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

Hispanic:

12.8%

African American:

12.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (58% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Maryland high schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Frederick County Public Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg50%

Maryland avg38%

14^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 6%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 11High Schools in the Frederick County Public Schools

5^th of 25Frederick County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	77.3	14 of 227	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	66.5	26 of 220	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	51.3	53 of 146	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.8	40 of 127	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	79.8	10 of 225	95.6%	★★★★★
2021	58.0	16 of 32	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	85.2	7 of 138	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	96.1	1 of 197	99.5%	★★★★★
2017	88.0	5 of 180	97.2%	★★★★★
2016	83.9	9 of 233	96.1%	★★★★★
2015	74.5	23 of 233	90.1%	★★★★★
2014	82.3	10 of 231	95.7%	★★★★★
2013	83.2	16 of 185	91.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.9	12 of 25	52.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	60.3	17 of 35	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	65.9	1 of 5	80.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	66.9	5 of 11	54.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Military Connected (2021)80th percentile+30 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)55th percentile+5 vs school

Asian (2021)52nd percentile~ school

Male (2021)51st percentile~ school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts92%+40 vs state

Algebra II71%+44 vs state

Geometry53%+8 vs state

Mathematics44%+17 vs state

Algebra I32%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Thursday, August 4, 2016

OHS is a relatively new school. It's just a few years old and still in a very steep upward channel. It's surrounded by relatively affluent community. I won't be surprised that it became a top high school of the state in forseeable future. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, February 8, 2015

Beautiful school, enthusiastic teachers, many extra athletic, academic, and art opportunities, but strong class segregation, "rappers" Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)		MCAP English Language Arts (2026)			MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakdale High	Public	9-12	5850 Eaglehead Drive	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3400	1,702	88	19.4	17.6%	976 (57.3%)	207 (12.2%)	218 (12.8%)	187 (11.0%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	102 (6.0%)	77.3	14^th of 227 public high schools	93.8%		66.5	26^th of 220 public high schools	88.2%	12		44.1		91.8	91.8	32.4	70.8	53.0	$15,052	$816	$14,236
Linganore High	Public	9-12	12013 Old Annapolis Rd	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3500	1,647	85	19.4	16.7%	1,167 (70.9%)	94 (5.7%)	209 (12.7%)	91 (5.5%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	78 (4.7%)	59.3	46^th of 227 public high schools	79.7%		59.1	41^st of 220 public high schools	81.4%	5		25.4		76.1	76.1	10.0	76.7	51.2	$15,217	$730	$14,487
Urbana High	Public	9-12	3471 Campus Dr	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3550	1,989	99	20.0	16.5%	940 (47.3%)	220 (11.1%)	255 (12.8%)	426 (21.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	141 (7.1%)	89.1	4^th of 227 public high schools	98.2%		83.2	6^th of 220 public high schools	97.3%	2		64.3		93.0	93.0	52.0	91.3	77.2	$14,432	$767	$13,664
Frederick County Virtual	Public, Virtual	9-12	1799 Schifferstadt Blvd	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(227) 203-3780	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gov. Thomas Johnson High	Public	9-12	1501 N Market St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3450	2,066	119	17.3	58.4%	528 (25.6%)	523 (25.3%)	772 (37.4%)	96 (4.6%)	7 (0.3%)	9 (0.4%)	129 (6.2%)	38.8	116^th of 227 public high schools	48.9%		27.5	143^rd of 220 public high schools	35.0%	27		11.1		58.4	58.4	5.5	15.4	35.7	$17,662	$1,188	$16,475
Walkersville High	Public	9-12	81 W Frederick Street	Walkersville	21793	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3350	1,181	60	19.6	38.8%	678 (57.4%)	187 (15.8%)	206 (17.4%)	33 (2.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (6.1%)	55	58^th of 227 public high schools	74.4%		43	97^th of 220 public high schools	55.9%	39		17.7		74.1	74.1	7.1		63.2	$18,206	$1,231	$16,975
Heather Ridge	Public	6-12	1445 Taney Ave	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3880	50	17	2.9	84.0%	12 (24.0%)	20 (40.0%)	13 (26.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)	8.7	225^th of 227 public high schools	0.9%		12.5	208^th of 220 public high schools	5.5%	17	6.3	2.0	6.7	15.0	12.2	0.0			$96,817	$2,392	$94,425
Frederick High	Public	9-12	650 Carroll Pky	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3300	1,821	106	17.1	59.5%	329 (18.1%)	474 (26.0%)	790 (43.4%)	93 (5.1%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	121 (6.6%)	41.2	105^th of 227 public high schools	53.7%		30.3	136^th of 220 public high schools	38.2%	31		25.4		50.9	50.9	24.2	50.0	28.9	$16,652	$1,046	$15,606
Frederick County Career & Technology Center	Public	10-12	7922 Opossumtown Pike	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3650	0	33	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tuscarora High	Public	9-12	5312 Ballenger Creek Pk	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-3100	1,735	89	19.4	48.7%	531 (30.6%)	428 (24.7%)	514 (29.6%)	135 (7.8%)	7 (0.4%)	7 (0.4%)	111 (6.4%)	48	79^th of 227 public high schools	65.2%		32.2	129^th of 220 public high schools	41.4%	50		13.7		64.7	64.7	13.7			$16,609	$1,207	$15,401

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakdale High

What district is Oakdale High in?

Frederick County Public Schools

Is Oakdale High a good school?

Yes. Oakdale High ranks in the top 6.2% of Maryland high schools.

How many students attend Oakdale High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,702 students attended Oakdale High.

What is the racial makeup of Oakdale High?

Students at Oakdale High are 57% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% African American, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Oakdale High?

Oakdale High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Deer Crossing Elementary
Elementary : Oakdale Elementary
Middle : Oakdale Middle

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