Francis Scott Key High

3825 Bark Hill Road
Union Bridge, MD 21791

www.carrollk12.org/fsk/

906 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Francis Scott Key High School, located in the rural setting of Union Bridge, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Carroll County community. As part of the Carroll County Public Schools system, the institution is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. The school is known for providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, career and technical education programs, or various extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a supportive community environment, often highlighting the "Eagle" spirit through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student leadership opportunities. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a focus on student well-being and community engagement, Francis Scott Key High aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

906

Total Students

56.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francis Scott Key High
Demographic	Student Count
White	719
Hispanic	62
Black	54
Asian	13
Two or More	54
American Indian	2

White
719 (79.5%)
Hispanic
62 (6.9%)
Black
54 (6.0%)
Two or More
54 (6.0%)
Asian
13 (1.4%)
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:	Carroll County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)751-3320
Website:	http://www.carrollk12.org/fsk/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	906
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 9 237

Grade 10 206

Grade 11 265

Grade 12 198