Catoctin High School

Catoctin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14745 Sabillasville Rd,  Thurmont, MD
Frederick County Public Schools
3.5
2.4
745 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
53.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
15.3%
State Average
22.4%
Math
29.1%
State Average
31.2%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
240:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
85.2%
Hispanic
7.9%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 89 Students
Frederick Community College 73 Students
Towson University 64 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 53 Students
Salisbury University 45 Students
Frostburg State University 34 Students
Penn State 33 Students
Hood College 32 Students
James Madison University 29 Students
McDaniel College 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 38 Students
Business 34 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Biology 29 Students
Education 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Elementary Education 15 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 15 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 14 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 145 Reviews
3.0 Junior
11/28/2022
I liked the ability to do duel enrollment and partake in college courses through my junior and senior years. I disliked the students, and their lack of respect towards one another.
3.0 Senior
9/10/2022
It's been extremely difficult growing up in such a small conservative town. It's been years of trouble finding people who share my career interests. Most of the classes are agriculture based which means taking random courses to fill your schedule. There are few teachers who I've been able to connect with. The education is very medicore. Don't expect any safety concerns to be taken seriously. There is a wonderful art department and some other incredible teachers scattered around. The food options are horrible which is unfortunate for people who rely on the free and reduced meals. It'll often be cold and rock solid rolls. I will say dealing with constant racism and hatred has been my drive. I truly feel I can deal with anything in this world. I can appreciate the small town feel and gorgeous scenery. I simply wish we treated everyone with kindness and spread a little more love.
4.0 Junior
1/29/2021
I love how close everyone is at Catoctin and the amount of support that the students have from the teachers. They also provide a lot of opportunities for students and it is a safe place. Overall I really enjoy being a student at Catoctin.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 7 Reviews
2.0 student
7/9/2018
Catoctin has been incredibly...average. Some teachers are really wonderful (the best teachers usually end up leaving) and some are really awful. If you have the means to send your children somewhere else, do it. The arts are extremely underfunded, the athletic director favors male sports, and the ad...
2.0 student
2/13/2018
This school has no money and hires terrible teachers.....!????!!!!!!!
1.0 other
1/26/2014
Its ok, but the teachers pick favorites all the time, there's not a whole lot of diversity, and the staff members dont know how to stay out of peoples business. Catoctin needs several changes to their school system.
5.0 student
6/8/2010
Catoctin high shcool is the absolute best school there is!!!!! i have so many friends there and everyday is a party . i dont understand why anyone wouldn't like catoctin high school but its a loss of them.

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