Frederick High School (Maryland)
Frederick High School (FHS) is a four-year public high school in the city of Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Frederick High is the oldest school in Frederick County, the school's diverse population reflects its surrounding dynamic community. Frederick High School opened in 1891 with girls and boys attending school in different buildings and matriculation occurring after three years. The former facility opened in 1939 and was demolished in 2018, with the current building opening in the fall of 2018. The school serves the city of Frederick along with Governor Thomas Johnson High School and Tuscarora High School.
| Frederick High School | |
|---|---|
The former Frederick High School building prior to its demolition in 2018 | |
| Address | |
650 Carroll Parkway Frederick , Maryland 21701 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°25′00″N 77°25′34″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | "Enter To Learn, Go Forth To Serve" |
| Established | 1891 |
| School district | Frederick County Public Schools |
| Principal | David Franceschina |
| Teaching staff | 82.50 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,455 (2017–18) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.64 |
| Campus | Small city |
| Campus size | 12 acres (49,000 m2) |
| Colour(s) | Black and Gold |
| Slogan | Big Fred, SABRE Nation |
| Nickname | Cadets |
| Rival | Thomas Johnson High School |
| Newspaper | The High Flyer |
| Yearbook | The Last Word |
| Feeder schools | West Frederick Middle School & Crestwood Middle School (split) |
| Website | fhs |
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