The Clasrksburg Master Plan, approved in 1994, allows for the potential development of 15,000 housing units. Development of this community resulted in the formation of a new cluster of schools. Enrollment projections at Clarksburg High School reflect a need for an 18-classroom addition. Clarksburg High School has a program capacity for 1,566 students. Enrollment is expected to reach 1,958 students by the 2014-2015 school year. A feasibility study was conducted in FY 2009 to determine the cost and scope of the project. An FY 2012 appropriation was included in the Board of Education's FY 2011-2016 CIP to begin planning this addition project. However, due to fiscal constraints, the County Council adopted FY 2011-2016 CIP delayed this project one year, from August 2014 to August 2015. An FY 2013 appropriation was approved to begin planning this addition project. An FY 2014 appropriation was approved for construction funds. An FY 2015 appropriation was approved to complete this project. This addition is scheduled to be completed by August 2015. FY20 reduction to recognize cost savings.

Program Capacity after Project: 1,971

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