What Frederick County Public Schools does

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is a public K-12 school district serving all resident students of Frederick County, Maryland. The district operates 44 elementary schools, 14 middle schools, 12 high schools, 4 public charter schools (Carroll Creek Montessori, Frederick Classical Charter, Monocacy Valley Montessori, Sabillasville Environmental School), and a network of specialized schools and programs including the Career & Technology Center, Academy for the Fine Arts, Frederick County Virtual School, Rock Creek School (special education), Outdoor School, SUCCESS Academy, Heather Ridge School, and Earth and Space Science Lab. Services span pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with offerings in special education, career and technical education across 10 occupational clusters, dual enrollment, youth apprenticeship, gifted education, and English language learner support. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and administered by Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson, with a workforce of 5,001-10,000 employees.

FCPS relies on Schoology as its learning management system, SchoolMessenger for automated family communications, and EdPlan MD (launched for the 2025-2026 school year) for managing Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 accommodations. The district website is offered in 12 languages via Google Translate, and FCPS maintains active outreach across Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and an Exposure blog. The district holds Section 504 and Section 508 compliance certifications.

FCPS operates as a non-profit government entity and does not charge tuition for K-12 instruction. Operating funds derive from Frederick County appropriations, Maryland State Department of Education allocations, and federal education grants, supplemented by athletic participation fees and facility use fees. The district has secured multiple competitive grants, including $1.98M across six Judy Center Early Learning Hubs (plus a $330,000 Thurmont expansion), $2.4M in Electric School Bus grants, $800,000 in 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, a $393,084 Security Vestibule Construction grant, and a $68,831 Perkins Reserve CTE grant. FCPS was recognized among Maryland's top-performing districts, with Myersville Elementary School receiving the 2025 Maryland Blue Ribbon designation and 61 teachers achieving National Board Certification.

Name

Frederick County Public Schools

Legal name

Frederick County Public Schools

Website

https://fcps.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Frederick County Public Schools is a Maryland public school district providing free pre-K through 12 education, special education, career and technical education, and early childhood programs to all resident students across 70+ schools and specialized programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Early childhood programs
• Virtual learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Frederick County Public Schools operates as a public school district funded through county, state, and federal government appropriations. The school system receives operating budgets from Frederick County, state funding through MSDE, and federal education grants.
2. Grants and Awards: FCPS receives various competitive grants from MSDE, Maryland Energy Administration, Maryland Center for School Safety, and other state/federal programs to support specific educational initiatives.
3. Athletic and Facility Fees: FCPS charges athletic fees and facility use fees for certain programs and community use of school facilities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is a public school district providing free pre-kindergarten, K-12 instruction, special education, career and technical education, and early childhood services across Frederick County, Maryland. The district operates 44 elementary schools, 14 middle schools, and 12 high schools, supplemented by specialized programs such as the Career & Technology Center, Frederick County Virtual School, Academy for the Fine Arts, Outdoor School, and Judy Center Early Learning Hubs. Services are delivered through physical campuses and digital platforms (Schoology LMS, SchoolMessenger communications, EdPlan MD for IEP/504 management).

Product overview

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is a public school district operating 47 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, and 11 high schools in Frederick County, Maryland. The district offers a comprehensive educational platform through its official website (fcps.org) and provides specialized programs including the Career & Technology Center (CTC), Frederick County Virtual School (FCVS), Academy for the Fine Arts, LYNX at Frederick High, Judy Center Early Learning Hubs, Outdoor School, Rock Creek School, SUCCESS Academy, Earth and Space Science Lab, and Heather Ridge School. The district utilizes Schoology as its learning management system and EdPlan MD for IEP and 504 special education management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career & Technology Center (CTC)
• Frederick County Virtual School (FCVS)
• Academy for the Fine Arts
• LYNX at Frederick High
• Judy Center Early Learning Hubs
• Grades 4-8 Remote Virtual Program
• Outdoor School
• Rock Creek School
• SUCCESS Academy
• Earth and Space Science Lab
• Heather Ridge School

Quantifiable outcome

• District remains among top performers in Maryland
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cal Ripken, Sr. FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddendum to MOU between Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and FCPS to support STEM Centers in the district.
• Judy Center Early Learning HubscoreOthersFCPS operates 6 Judy Center Early Learning Hubs at Butterfly Ridge, Hillcrest, Lincoln, Monocacy, Tuscarora, and Waverley elementary schools, with a new hub expanding to Thurmont Primary School. These centers provide early childhood education and family support services.
• Career & Technical Education Advisory CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvisory council comprising business and industry representatives who guide CTE programs and provide work-based learning opportunities, internships, and youth apprenticeship placements for students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Montgomery County Public Schools: Maryland public school district of comparable age range and governance structure, operating a similarly broad K-12 portfolio (specialized magnets, CTE, special education, alternative programs) within a single county and funded via the same MSDE/state-county-federal model. Directly comparable on funding mechanics, accountability standards, and program breadth.
• Howard County Public School System: Neighboring Maryland public school system serving a single county with analogous K-12 programs, charter oversight, and Blueprint funding exposure. Closely comparable on per-pupil funding dynamics and county-level political risk, and frequently benchmarked against FCPS in state rankings.
• Baltimore County Public Schools: Large Maryland public school district operating multiple comprehensive, magnet, and CTE programs funded under the same state aid formula. Comparable scale of infrastructure footprint and similar exposure to the Maryland Blueprint for Education's funding requirements.
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Maryland public school district of similar size and structure, operating K-12 schools plus career and technology education, special education, and charter programs under the same MSDE regulatory framework and state funding mechanisms.
• Carroll County Public Schools: Adjacent Maryland public school district of slightly smaller scale, sharing the same state aid formula, county-funded base, and MSDE accountability regime. Comparable on community-driven governance and rural/suburban school mix.
• Washington County Public Schools: Maryland public school district operating in a single county with similar K-12, CTE, and special education programs under MSDE oversight. Comparable as a Blueprint-funded district with overlapping capital and operating grant programs.
• Prince George's County Public Schools: Large Maryland public school district operating one of the state's most extensive K-12 footprints with specialized programs, charter schools, and alternative education options under the same MSDE/state funding model. Comparable on program breadth and infrastructure complexity.

Broad incumbents

• Fairfax County Public Schools: Large Virginia public school district sharing the same 'FCPS' branding and serving as a national benchmark for K-12 program breadth (CTE, academies, virtual school, special education). Operates under Virginia's funding regime rather than Maryland's Blueprint, but is structurally analogous in scale, governance, and program mix.

Regional players

• Loudoun County Public Schools: Virginia public school district serving a fast-growing suburban/exurban county with similar demographic profile to Frederick County. Comparable in growth-driven capital expansion and reliance on county property tax funding, though operating under Virginia's regulatory and funding framework rather than Maryland's.

Others

• Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE): State-level education agency that provides the regulatory framework, base funding, and competitive grants (Judy Centers, Perkins, Blueprint, 21st Century Community Learning Centers) underpinning FCPS's operating model. Not a competitor but the primary enabling/oversight counterpart that defines FCPS's funding and compliance environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fcpsmaryland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FCPSMaryland
• Facebookfacebook.com/FCPSMaryland
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcpsmaryland

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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