Urbana High

www.fcps.org

1,989 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Urbana High School, located in Ijamsville, Maryland, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school maintains a strong reputation for student achievement, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education programs, and extensive extracurricular opportunities. The school’s modern facility on Campus Drive serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, fostering a culture that emphasizes both scholarly excellence and personal development.

Beyond academics, Urbana High School is highly regarded for its robust athletic programs and active student body, which participates in a wide array of clubs, arts, and competitive sports. As part of the larger FCPS system, the school benefits from a commitment to innovative instruction and community engagement, striving to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce. Its location in a growing residential area allows it to serve a diverse student population, consistently ranking as one of the top schools in Frederick County.

1,989

Total Students

99.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Urbana High
Demographic	Student Count
White	940
Hispanic	255
Black	220
Asian	426
Two or More	141
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
940 (47.3%)
Asian
426 (21.5%)
Hispanic
255 (12.8%)
Black
220 (11.1%)
Two or More
141 (7.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(227)203-3550
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,989
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 493

Grade 10 545

Grade 11 474

Grade 12 477