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

Feeder schools for Gaithersburg High:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 2,436

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.6%

African American:

21.4%

White:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gaithersburg High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gaithersburg High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.6%), African American (21.4%), White (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gaithersburg High is 14.2, which is the 4^th best among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Gaithersburg High employs 170.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gaithersburg High is $18,719, which is the 7^th 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 7^th 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
2004	41.94	119^th	201	40.8%
2005	62.79	53^rd	204	74.0%
2006	55.11	93^rd	204	54.4%
2007	49.82	114^th	209	45.5%
2008	60.70	116^th	214	45.8%
2009	56.46	129^th	213	39.4%
2010	58.92	125^th	220	43.2%
2011	47.57	113^th	183	38.3%
2012	58.43	98^th	187	47.6%
2013	53.07	104^th	185	43.8%
2014	67.69	105^th	231	54.5%
2015	48.95	120^th	233	48.5%
2016	47.89	122^nd	233	47.6%
2022	36.06	123^rd	225	45.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gaithersburg High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 Students	2352	2436	3.6%
African American	542	521	3.9%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	168	156	7.1%
Hispanic	1252	1452	16%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	312	232	25.6%
Two or More Races	77	65	15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.4%	65.8%	22.4%

Schools Near Gaithersburg High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)			MCAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gaithersburg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	101 Education Blvd	Gaithersburg	20877	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 284-4500	2,436	171	14.2	65.8%	232 (9.5%)	521 (21.4%)	1,452 (59.6%)	156 (6.4%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	65 (2.7%)								(n/a)			40.5	40.5		$18,719	$1,183	$17,536
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol	Public	6-12	15000 Broschart Rd	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 251-6900	84	22	3.8	63.1%	23 (27.4%)	31 (36.9%)	17 (20.2%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.3%)								(n/a)		10.0	33.3	25.7		$72,851	$25,663	$47,188
Watkins Mill High	Public, Magnet	9-12	10301 Apple Ridge Rd	Gaithersburg	20879	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 284-4400	1,715	116	14.7	74.5%	94 (5.5%)	390 (22.7%)	1,043 (60.8%)	140 (8.2%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (2.3%)								(n/a)			33.4	33.4		$19,026	$1,526	$17,499
Quince Orchard High	Public	9-12	15800 Quince Orchard Rd	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3600	2,154	131	16.4	41.1%	737 (34.2%)	350 (16.2%)	721 (33.5%)	234 (10.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	102 (4.7%)								(n/a)			65.0	65.0		$17,071	$842	$16,229
Col. Zadok Magruder High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5939 Muncaster Mill Rd	Rockville	20855	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-5550	1,686	109	15.4	51.3%	357 (21.2%)	316 (18.7%)	711 (42.2%)	220 (13.0%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (4.4%)								(n/a)			60.4	60.4		$18,668	$1,491	$17,177
Thomas S. Wootton High	Public	9-12	2100 Wootton Pkwy	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1500	1,911	105	18.2	12.8%	711 (37.2%)	224 (11.7%)	157 (8.2%)	732 (38.3%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (4.2%)	85.5	2^nd of 146 public high schools	98.6%		80.7	5^th of 127 public high schools	96.1%	3	9.6		85.1	85.1	9.6	$16,616	$1,054	$15,562
Seneca Valley High	Public, Magnet	9-12	19401 Crystal Rock Dr	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6400	2,239	155	14.4	57.3%	267 (11.9%)	853 (38.1%)	764 (34.1%)	239 (10.7%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (4.9%)								(n/a)			50.0	50.0		$18,682	$997	$17,685
Northwest High	Public, Magnet	9-12	13501 Richter Farm Rd	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-7100	2,484	145	17.1	39.1%	577 (23.2%)	663 (26.7%)	594 (23.9%)	512 (20.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	126 (5.1%)								(n/a)			64.3	64.3		$16,522	$1,268	$15,254
Richard Montgomery High	Public, Magnet	9-12	250 Richard Montgomery Dr	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6100	2,390	134	17.7	33.3%	667 (27.9%)	351 (14.7%)	649 (27.2%)	566 (23.7%)	9 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	138 (5.8%)	55.8	41^st of 146 public high schools	71.9%		57.8	35^th of 127 public high schools	72.4%	6	6.4		67.1	67.1	6.4	$16,178	$1,040	$15,138
Rockville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 Baltimore Rd	Rockville	20851	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6600	1,516	97	15.6	49.6%	363 (23.9%)	226 (14.9%)	670 (44.2%)	175 (11.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (4.9%)								(n/a)			66.8	66.8		$19,724	$1,404	$18,321

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaithersburg High

What district is Gaithersburg High in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

How many students attend Gaithersburg High?

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

What schools feed into 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

What is the racial makeup of 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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