Paint Branch High

Public 9-12

14121 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866-1799

(301) 388-9900

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,873

Feeder schools for Paint Branch High:

Elementary:	Burnt Mills Elementary
	Burtonsville Elementary
	Cannon Road Elementary
	Cloverly Elementary
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	Cresthaven Elementary
	Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
	Fairland Elementary
	Galway Elementary
	Greencastle Elementary
	Jackson Road Elementary
	JoAnn Leleck at Broad Acres Elementary
	Roscoe R Nix Elementary
	Stonegate Elementary
	Westover Elementary
	William Tyler Page Elementary
Middle:	Benjamin Banneker Middle
	Briggs Chaney Middle
	Francis Scott Key Middle
	White Oak Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 2,135

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.6%

Hispanic:

25.3%

Asian:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paint Branch 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 44.9. (See more...)

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

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: African American (58.6%), Hispanic (25.3%), Asian (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paint Branch High is 16.3, which is the 12^th best among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Paint Branch High employs 130.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paint Branch High is $17,873, which is the 12^th highest among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Paint Branch 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 Paint Branch High

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Rank History for all students at Paint Branch High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	52.16	63^rd	201	68.7%
2005	54.90	82^nd	204	59.8%
2006	55.41	92^nd	204	54.9%
2007	57.78	94^th	209	55.0%
2008	56.36	130^th	214	39.3%
2009	57.96	123^rd	213	42.3%
2010	56.35	129^th	220	41.4%
2011	49.01	110^th	183	39.9%
2012	51.23	112^th	187	40.1%
2013	34.51	135^th	185	27.0%
2014	63.33	125^th	231	45.9%
2015	53.63	105^th	233	54.9%
2016	47.44	123^rd	233	47.2%
2017	51.15	76^th	180	57.8%
2018	56.46	62^nd	197	68.5%
2019	37.09	85^th	138	38.4%
2022	44.90	88^th	225	60.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Paint Branch High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.92	31^st	31	0.0%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

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by a student
Tuesday, November 19, 2019

It has a very good medical program and it has the nicest students/staff/peers. The school is very organized, also the school is very clean. Everyone is nice to students no matter what color you are, and the school is very big you will have all of your classes anywhere in the building. There are no boundaries set like Springbrook High School maybe Blake High School, that's why I recommend Paint Branch High School. GO PANTHERS!!!! Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Paint Branch has some wonderful teachers and students. Some kids are not serious about their education so that may be a factor in low test scores. The AP program is wonderful, it gives students a chance to experience how college classes may be like in the future. There are approximately 25+ students in each class. If students need extra help in each class it can get crowded during lunch in their respective classes. But there are programs such as National Honor Society (NHS) which offers the opportunity for students to tutor other students. Overall a very good school, needs work on the vending machines (junk food) but a good school. But with the completion of the new school, it will be more crowded and teachers may become swamped, as well as crowded hallways and buses. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Paint Branch High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	878	325	185	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	1415
1990	789	326	201	32	0	n/a	n/a	1	1349
1991	760	359	190	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	1358
1992	723	380	214	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	1369
1993	693	449	216	54	1	n/a	n/a	0	1413
1994	682	468	242	66	1	n/a	n/a	0	1459
1995	720	494	278	87	2	n/a	n/a	0	1581
1996	720	494	278	87	2	n/a	n/a	0	1581
1997	703	530	281	101	4	n/a	n/a	0	1619
1998	726	587	291	111	8	n/a	n/a	0	1723
1999	631	533	308	95	3	n/a	n/a	0	1570
2000	611	526	291	105	4	n/a	n/a	0	1537
2001	599	515	319	109	9	n/a	n/a	0	1551
2002	580	664	353	120	4	n/a	n/a	0	1721
2003	580	664	353	120	4	n/a	n/a	0	1721
2004	550	709	355	145	6	n/a	n/a	0	1765
2005	536	760	342	161	6	n/a	n/a	0	1805
2006	453	796	352	165	2	n/a	n/a	0	1768
2007	420	815	342	167	4	n/a	n/a	0	1748
2008	401	829	357	189	8	n/a	n/a	0	1784
2009	368	848	366	217	6	n/a	n/a	0	1805
2010	325	936	351	228	9	n/a	n/a	0	1849
2011	254	915	322	251	6	0	64	0	1812
2012	222	937	310	289	5	1	68	0	1832
2013	222	1015	299	305	5	1	75	0	1922
2014	214	1032	305	323	7	2	64	0	1947
2015	198	1087	292	335	4	2	71	0	1989
2016	185	1109	282	344	5	1	70	0	1996
2017	152	1127	266	379	5	2	74	0	2005
2018	128	1160	266	378	2	0	66	0	2000
2019	114	1175	253	403	0	0	60	0	2005
2020	94	1187	240	420	2	0	53	0	1996
2021	86	1218	257	451	3	0	49	0	2064
2022	76	1220	239	473	3	0	49	1	2061
2023	66	1251	219	540	3	0	54	2	2135

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paint Branch High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1415	76.8	18.4	n/a
1990	1349	75.7	17.8	2
1991	1358	75.2	18.0	2.1
1992	1369	75.4	18.1	3.7
1993	1413	75.2	18.8	3.5
1994	1459	80.9	18.0	5.4
1995	1581	84.2	18.8	7.7
1996	1581	84.2	18.8	7.7
1997	1619	84.9	19.1	7.8
1998	1723	92.5	18.6	9.6
1999	1570	92.6	17.0	10.1
2000	1537	88.8	17.3	10.5
2001	1551	89.5	17.3	10.3
2002	1721	95.4	18.0	12.8
2003	1721	95.4	18.0	12.8
2004	1765	96.4	18.3	12.4
2005	1805	98.0	18.4	13.7
2006	1768	98.0	18.0	15.5
2007	1748	103.0	17.0	18.8
2008	1784	100.3	17.8	20.9
2009	1805	105.3	17.1	22.3
2010	1849	101.8	18.1	26
2011	1812	101.4	17.8	28.2
2012	1832	102.8	17.8	32.2
2013	1922	105.2	18.2	34
2014	1947	106.6	18.2	34.8
2015	1989	112.0	17.7	36.1
2016	1996	114.0	17.5	36.4
2017	2005	117.7	17.0	34.9
2018	2000	120.4	16.6	35.5
2019	2005	120.1	16.6	35.4
2020	1996	123.0	16.2	32.7
2021	2064	120.6	17.1	46.7
2022	2061	126.8	16.2	51.9
2023	2135	130.4	16.3	63.5

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 Paint Branch High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1415	76.8	18.4	n/a
1990	1349	75.7	17.8	2
1991	1358	75.2	18.0	2.1
1992	1369	75.4	18.1	3.7
1993	1413	75.2	18.8	3.5
1994	1459	80.9	18.0	5.4
1995	1581	84.2	18.8	7.7
1996	1581	84.2	18.8	7.7
1997	1619	84.9	19.1	7.8
1998	1723	92.5	18.6	9.6
1999	1570	92.6	17.0	10.1
2000	1537	88.8	17.3	10.5
2001	1551	89.5	17.3	10.3
2002	1721	95.4	18.0	12.8
2003	1721	95.4	18.0	12.8
2004	1765	96.4	18.3	12.4
2005	1805	98.0	18.4	13.7
2006	1768	98.0	18.0	15.5
2007	1748	103.0	17.0	18.8
2008	1784	100.3	17.8	20.9
2009	1805	105.3	17.1	22.3
2010	1849	101.8	18.1	26
2011	1812	101.4	17.8	28.2
2012	1832	102.8	17.8	32.2
2013	1922	105.2	18.2	34
2014	1947	106.6	18.2	34.8
2015	1989	112.0	17.7	36.1
2016	1996	114.0	17.5	36.4
2017	2005	117.7	17.0	34.9
2018	2000	120.4	16.6	35.5
2019	2005	120.1	16.6	35.4
2020	1996	123.0	16.2	32.7
2021	2064	120.6	17.1	46.7
2022	2061	126.8	16.2	51.9
2023	2135	130.4	16.3	63.5

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 Paint Branch High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$662 (4.3%)	$14,629 (95.7%)	$15,291
2020	$615 (3.9%)	$15,022 (96.1%)	$15,638
2021	$875 (5.5%)	$15,083 (94.5%)	$15,958
2022	$1,539 (9.6%)	$14,545 (90.4%)	$16,084
2023	$1,274 (7.1%)	$16,599 (92.9%)	$17,873

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paint Branch High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 88^th of 225 High schools	22.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2005	2135	6.5%
African American	1175	1251	6.5%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	253	219	13.4%
Hispanic	403	540	34%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	114	66	42.1%
Two or More Races	60	54	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.4%	63.5%	28.1%

Schools Near Paint Branch High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (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 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paint Branch High	Public	9-12	14121 Old Columbia Pike	Burtonsville	20866	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 388-9900	2,135	130	16.3	63.5%	66 (3.1%)	1,251 (58.6%)	540 (25.3%)	219 (10.3%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (2.5%)								(n/a)		47.0	47.0			$17,873	$1,274	$16,599
High Point High	Public	9-12	3601 Powder Mill Rd	Beltsville	20705	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 572-6400	3,003	163	18.4	83.3%	50 (1.7%)	432 (14.4%)	2,422 (80.7%)	74 (2.5%)	11 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (0.5%)								(n/a)		34.1	34.1			$17,056	$2,364	$14,693
Springbrook High	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Valley Brook Dr	Silver Spring	20904	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-3800	1,838	113	16.2	66.0%	79 (4.3%)	684 (37.2%)	828 (45.0%)	187 (10.2%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	50 (2.7%)	34.2	110^th of 146 public high schools	24.7%					(n/a)	5.2	49.8	49.8	5.2		$17,441	$1,189	$16,252
James Hubert Blake High	Public	9-12	300 Norwood Rd	Silver Spring	20905	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1400	1,784	102	17.4	59.0%	206 (11.5%)	733 (41.1%)	595 (33.4%)	183 (10.3%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (3.2%)								(n/a)		48.5	48.5			$16,867	$1,018	$15,849
Laurel High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8000 Cherry Ln	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 497-2050	2,134	120	17.7	69.2%	76 (3.6%)	1,075 (50.4%)	878 (41.1%)	67 (3.1%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	30 (1.4%)								(n/a)		42.5	42.5			$16,915	$1,552	$15,363
Reservoir High	Public	9-12	11550 Scaggsville Rd	Fulton	20759	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 888-8850	1,837	121	15.1	27.5%	411 (22.4%)	622 (33.9%)	365 (19.9%)	327 (17.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	106 (5.8%)	49.9	57^th of 146 public high schools	61.0%		48.2	61^st of 127 public high schools	52.0%	4	18.4	72.6	72.6	10.3	22.1	$16,849	$714	$16,135
John F. Kennedy High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1901 Randolph Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-0100	1,827	123	14.8	76.8%	77 (4.2%)	399 (21.8%)	1,241 (67.9%)	86 (4.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.1%)								(n/a)		37.5	37.5			$19,021	$1,378	$17,643
Northwood High	Public, Magnet	9-12	919 University Blvd W	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6950	1,795	127	14.1	67.7%	193 (10.8%)	425 (23.7%)	1,035 (57.7%)	78 (4.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (3.0%)								(n/a)		47.5	47.5			$18,339	$1,371	$16,968
Sherwood High	Public	9-12	300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd	Sandy Spring	20860	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 924-3200	1,721	98	17.5	22.8%	823 (47.8%)	273 (15.9%)	331 (19.2%)	197 (11.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (5.1%)	69.9	14^th of 146 public high schools	90.4%		53.8	47^th of 127 public high schools	63.0%	33	8.2	75.9	75.9	8.2		$18,372	$1,390	$16,982
Montgomery Blair High	Public, Magnet	9-12	51 University Blvd E	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-7200	3,204	193	16.6	48.6%	707 (22.1%)	780 (24.3%)	1,180 (36.8%)	379 (11.8%)	7 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	136 (4.2%)	40.9	82^nd of 146 public high schools	43.8%		35.9	97^th of 127 public high schools	23.6%	15	5.3	56.0	56.0	5.3		$16,917	$1,018	$15,898

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How many students attend Paint Branch High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,135 students attended Paint Branch High.

What is the racial makeup of Paint Branch High?

Students at Paint Branch High are 59% African American, 25% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

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