Francis Scott Key High School

Francis Scott Key High School
Address
Map
3825 Bark Hill Road

Union Bridge, Maryland

21791

United States
Coordinates39°35′30″N 77°8′3″W / 39.59167°N 77.13417°W / 39.59167; -77.13417
Information
TypePublic High School
MottoWe Are Key
Established1959
School districtCarroll County Public Schools
PrincipalShannon Mobley (2019)
Faculty140 teachers and staff
Grades9-12
Enrollment1226 students
Campus size24 acres (97,000 m2)
Color(s)
Blue
White
Red
AthleticsCross Country, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Volleyball, Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Field Hockey, Football, Wrestling.
MascotEagle
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

About the school

Francis Scott Key High School was established in 1959 in Union Bridge, Maryland as part of the 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] The student body is 12% minority as of 2021.[3]

Student population [4]

  • 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

The superintendent of Carroll County Public Schools announced an investigation into the school's boys lacrosse team on May 11, 2021, arising from a complaint of racism during a game with Manchester Valley High School on May 10, 2021. Some Francis Scott Key players repeatedly hurled the "n-word" at a minority player for Manchester Valley, it was alleged.[5] The Baltimore Sun quoted the superintendent as saying, "we're not going to tolerate this ... it needs to stop permanently".[6]

Francis Scott Key High School has won the following state championships:

Volleyball

[7]: 57–58 

  • 1977 B
  • 1978 B
  • 1980 C
  • 1986 C
  • 1996 1A
  • 2009 2A

Field Hockey

[7]: 25 

  • 1993 1A
  • 1989 1A co-champions
  • 1986 C
  • 1978 B
  • 1977 B

Boys' Soccer

[7]: 54 

  • 1985 - C
  • 1986 - C

Boys' Track & Field

[8]: 53–54 

  • 1978 - B
  • 1987 - C
  • 1990 - 1A
  • 1991 - 1A
  • 1993 - 1A
  • 1996 - 1A
  • 1997 - 1A

Notable alumni

References and notes

  1. ^ [1][permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ 2007 Maryland Report Card
  3. ^ "Overview of Francis Scott Key High". U.S. News & World Report. 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  4. ^ Maryland State Department of Education
  5. ^ Tooten, Tim (May 12, 2021). Carroll County schools investigating racist remarks made to Black student during lacrosse game (video). Baltimore, MD: WBAL-TV. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  6. ^ Stoetzer, Pat (May 12, 2021). "Carroll County Public Schools investigating allegations of racial slurs being used in boys lacrosse game". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c "2018 MPSSAA Fall Record Book" (PDF). Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  8. ^ "2018 MPSSAA Spring Record Book" (PDF). Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association. Retrieved 29 April 2019.