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Heather Ridge
PublicHighGrades 6–12Alternative Education School
1445 Taney Ave, Frederick, MD 21702 · (227) 203-3880 · Part of Frederick County Public Schools
Students
50
Students per teacher
3:1
Free or reduced lunch
84%
Setting
City
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Heather Ridge
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Small classes: 3:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 13.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 19.3%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 35.5%
Location
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1445 Taney Ave, Frederick
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 71
Grade 88
Grade 915
Grade 107
Grade 1110
Grade 129
Enrollment over time
44’20
29’21
45’22
57’23
50’24
Up 13.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 41%Hispanic 27%White 24%Two or more races 8%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.