Francis Scott Key High School
Francis Scott Key High School (FSK or simply "Key") is a four-year public high school in Union Bridge in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The school is located near the west-central section of Carroll County.
Francis Scott Key High School | |
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Address | |
3825 Bark Hill Road 21791 United States | |
Coordinates | 39°35′30″N 77°8′3″W |
Information | |
Type | Public High School |
Motto | We Are Key |
Established | 1959 |
School district | Carroll County Public Schools |
Principal | Shannon Mobley (2019) |
Faculty | 140 teachers and staff |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 1226 students |
Campus size | 24 acres (97,000 m2) |
Color(s) | |
Athletics | Cross Country, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Volleyball, Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Field Hockey, Football, Wrestling. |
Mascot | Eagle |
Website | Official website |
About the school
Francis Scott Key High School was established in 1959 in Union Bridge, Maryland as part of th|e Carroll County Public School system. The school is named after Francis Scott Key, the Frederick County, Maryland native author of the Star Spangled Banner, the national anthem for the United States. The building occupies 217,664 square feet (20,221.6 m2) and was built in 1959.[1]
The school celebrated their 50th Anniversary during the 2008-2009 school year.
Students
The student population at FSK steadily increased from 1993 to 2007, as shown by the list below. The graduation rate has fluctuated between 85% and 96% over the same time period.[2]
Student population [3]
- 2007 1,284
- 2006 1,233
- 2005 1,227
- 2004 1,193
- 2003 1,155
- 2002 1,138
- 2001 1,096
- 2000 1,098
- 1999 1,078
- 1998 1,026
- 1997 1,002
- 1996 964
- 1995 917
- 1994 858
- 1993 806
Some clubs and organizations are : Debate Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Academic Team (2006 county champions), SGA, Best Buddies, FFA, Robotics club, and Key Club.
Sports
Francis Scott Key High School has the following state championships:
References and notes
- 2007 Maryland Report Card
- Maryland State Department of Education
- "2018 MPSSAA Fall Record Book" (PDF). Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- "2018 MPSSAA Spring Record Book" (PDF). Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association. Retrieved 29 April 2019.