Gaithersburg High

Public, Magnet 9-12

 101 Education Blvd
       Gaithersburg, MD  20877-2392


(301) 284-4500

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,719 Help


Feeder schools for Gaithersburg High:

Elementary:    Gaithersburg Elementary
    Goshen Elementary
    Laytonsville Elementary
    Rosemont Elementary
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Middle:    Forest Oak Middle
    Gaithersburg Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  2,436

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.6%
African American:
21.4%
White:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gaithersburg High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.06. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Gaithersburg High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.6%), African American (21.4%), White (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gaithersburg High is 14.2, which is the 4th best among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Gaithersburg High employs 170.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gaithersburg High is $18,719, which is the 7th highest among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gaithersburg High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gaithersburg High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.94 119th 201 40.8%
2005 62.79 53rd 204 74.0%
2006 55.11 93rd 204 54.4%
2007 49.82 114th 209 45.5%
2008 60.70 116th 214 45.8%
2009 56.46 129th 213 39.4%
2010 58.92 125th 220 43.2%
2011 47.57 113th 183 38.3%
2012 58.43 98th 187 47.6%
2013 53.07 104th 185 43.8%
2014 67.69 105th 231 54.5%
2015 48.95 120th 233 48.5%
2016 47.89 122nd 233 47.6%
2022 36.06 123rd 225 45.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Gaithersburg High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1261 309 160 83 0 n/a n/a 0 1813
1990 1027 293 175 90 8 n/a n/a -1 1592
1991 804 281 180 100 7 n/a n/a 0 1372
1992 816 313 189 96 7 n/a n/a 0 1421
1993 856 351 217 197 8 n/a n/a 0 1629
1994 870 355 241 249 6 n/a n/a 0 1721
1995 874 370 267 281 9 n/a n/a 0 1801
1996 874 370 267 281 9 n/a n/a 0 1801
1997 864 360 252 274 8 n/a n/a 0 1758
1998 870 399 253 330 8 n/a n/a 0 1860
1999 849 399 246 338 7 n/a n/a 0 1839
2000 857 411 238 385 6 n/a n/a 0 1897
2001 865 435 256 433 5 n/a n/a 0 1994
2002 849 470 243 494 8 n/a n/a 0 2064
2003 849 470 243 494 8 n/a n/a 0 2064
2004 820 508 220 547 4 n/a n/a 0 2099
2005 826 548 223 571 5 n/a n/a 0 2173
2006 805 613 220 605 4 n/a n/a 0 2247
2007 706 585 215 637 8 n/a n/a 0 2151
2008 677 554 209 638 3 n/a n/a 0 2081
2009 575 537 209 677 4 n/a n/a 0 2002
2010 528 564 222 693 3 n/a n/a 0 2010
2011 477 550 189 741 5 2 48 0 2012
2012 448 537 201 745 3 2 68 0 2004
2013 428 519 202 808 2 1 75 0 2035
2014 410 548 199 845 2 0 75 0 2079
2015 405 563 193 987 4 0 83 0 2235
2016 388 591 186 1052 4 0 85 0 2306
2017 366 588 181 1165 4 0 76 0 2380
2018 355 570 181 1197 3 0 82 0 2388
2019 312 542 168 1252 1 0 77 0 2352
2020 306 526 165 1327 0 0 73 0 2397
2021 272 496 151 1366 2 0 69 3 2359
2022 247 495 128 1344 3 0 65 3 2285
2023 232 521 156 1452 4 1 65 5 2436

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gaithersburg High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1813 101.9 17.7 n/a
1990 1592 95.1 16.7 3.6
1991 1372 87.8 15.6 4.4
1992 1421 86.4 16.4 8
1993 1629 98.6 16.5 7
1994 1721 102.7 16.8 16
1995 1801 103.6 17.4 15.3
1996 1801 103.6 17.4 15.3
1997 1758 103.5 17.0 15.7
1998 1860 104.8 17.7 14.8
1999 1839 104.9 17.5 19.5
2000 1897 111.5 17.0 18.8
2001 1994 117.1 17.0 17.5
2002 2064 117.0 17.6 15
2003 2064 117.0 17.6 15
2004 2099 123.2 17.0 17.5
2005 2173 125.0 17.4 17.1
2006 2247 123.0 18.3 21.2
2007 2151 129.4 16.6 23.7
2008 2081 132.3 15.7 27.5
2009 2002 124.3 16.1 30.3
2010 2010 125.7 15.9 32.4
2011 2012 127.3 15.8 36.5
2012 2004 125.1 16.0 40.1
2013 2035 130.1 15.6 41.7
2014 2079 131.1 15.8 44.2
2015 2235 147.0 15.2 43.8
2016 2306 150.0 15.3 42.8
2017 2380 160.4 14.8 43.5
2018 2388 168.1 14.2 40.9
2019 2352 162.8 14.4 43.4
2020 2397 163.0 14.7 41.4
2021 2359 174.4 13.5 53.3
2022 2285 171.2 13.3 58.6
2023 2436 170.8 14.2 65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gaithersburg High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1813 101.9 17.7 n/a
1990 1592 95.1 16.7 3.6
1991 1372 87.8 15.6 4.4
1992 1421 86.4 16.4 8
1993 1629 98.6 16.5 7
1994 1721 102.7 16.8 16
1995 1801 103.6 17.4 15.3
1996 1801 103.6 17.4 15.3
1997 1758 103.5 17.0 15.7
1998 1860 104.8 17.7 14.8
1999 1839 104.9 17.5 19.5
2000 1897 111.5 17.0 18.8
2001 1994 117.1 17.0 17.5
2002 2064 117.0 17.6 15
2003 2064 117.0 17.6 15
2004 2099 123.2 17.0 17.5
2005 2173 125.0 17.4 17.1
2006 2247 123.0 18.3 21.2
2007 2151 129.4 16.6 23.7
2008 2081 132.3 15.7 27.5
2009 2002 124.3 16.1 30.3
2010 2010 125.7 15.9 32.4
2011 2012 127.3 15.8 36.5
2012 2004 125.1 16.0 40.1
2013 2035 130.1 15.6 41.7
2014 2079 131.1 15.8 44.2
2015 2235 147.0 15.2 43.8
2016 2306 150.0 15.3 42.8
2017 2380 160.4 14.8 43.5
2018 2388 168.1 14.2 40.9
2019 2352 162.8 14.4 43.4
2020 2397 163.0 14.7 41.4
2021 2359 174.4 13.5 53.3
2022 2285 171.2 13.3 58.6
2023 2436 170.8 14.2 65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gaithersburg High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (4.7%) $15,245 (95.3%) $15,997
2020 $673 (4.2%) $15,308 (95.8%) $15,981
2021 $922 (5.3%) $16,566 (94.7%) $17,488
2022 $1,561 (8.8%) $16,141 (91.2%) $17,702
2023 $1,183 (6.3%) $17,536 (93.7%) $18,719

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gaithersburg High

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23522436
 3.6%
African American542521
 3.9%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian168156
 7.1%
Hispanic12521452
 16%
Pacific Islander01
White312232
 25.6%
Two or More Races7765
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.4%65.8%
 22.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaithersburg High

Gaithersburg High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gaithersburg Elementary
Elementary : Goshen Elementary
Elementary : Laytonsville Elementary
Elementary : Rosemont Elementary
Elementary : Strawberry Knoll Elementary
Elementary : Summit Hall Elementary
Elementary : Washington Grove Elementary
Middle : Forest Oak Middle
Middle : Gaithersburg Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,436 students attended Gaithersburg High.

Students at Gaithersburg High are 60% Hispanic, 21% African American, 10% White, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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