Governor Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick, Maryland on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Governor Thomas Johnson High School is an urban public school in Frederick, Maryland that is part of Frederick County Public School District. It serves 2,066 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.7:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,066 Students

87 Teachers

1501 N Market St

Frederick, MD 21701 View local requests

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Governor Thomas Johnson High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Governor Thomas Johnson High School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

65%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Governor Thomas Johnson High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 14, 2026

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