Catoctin High

Frederick County Public Schools
14745 Sabillasville Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
823 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Catoctin High School, located in Thurmont, Maryland, is a public secondary school serving the northern region of Frederick County. As part of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district, the school is situated in a rural setting near the Catoctin Mountain Park. It prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Catoctin High School is known for its active extracurricular environment, which includes a wide range of varsity sports, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school focuses on fostering both personal development and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in community-building activities. With a strong commitment to its regional identity, Catoctin High serves as a central hub for the Thurmont community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that balances traditional education with modern extracurricular engagement.
823
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    675 (82.0%)
  • Hispanic
    85 (10.3%)
  • Two or More
    33 (4.0%)
  • Black
    21 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
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)203-3150
Website: http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 823
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 251
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 80

* 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 9 227
Grade 10 197
Grade 11 212
Grade 12 187
Gender Ratio
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