 As Frederick County grew, the need for a larger school became evident.In 1981, the "Ridge Campus", on Apple Pie Ridge Road, was opened.Between 1981 and 1993, James Wood High School operated two campuses serving 9th and 10th grade students at the "Amherst Campus" and 11th and 12th grade students at the "Ridge Campus", offering busing for students between the two campuses for some classes (band, choir, upper level science classes, etc.