Rockville High

Summary:

Rockville High is a public high school in Rockville, Maryland, serving 1,516 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 24 districts in the state.

Rockville High stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (44.2%), African American (14.91%), and Asian (11.54%) students compared to nearby high-performing schools like Thomas S. Wootton High and Winston Churchill High. However, Rockville High's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than these surrounding schools, with only 5.4% of students proficient in Mathematics compared to 16.2% at Thomas S. Wootton High and 22.7% at Winston Churchill High. Interestingly, Rockville High's 10th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 58.8% is higher than the Montgomery County and Maryland averages.

Another key factor is Rockville High's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 49.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the nearby high-performing schools. This suggests that Rockville High may serve a more economically disadvantaged student population, which could contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, Rockville High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 18th out of 32 Maryland high schools in 2020-2021 to 74th out of 127 high schools in 2022-2023, indicating inconsistent performance compared to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2100 Baltimore Rd
Rockville, MD 20851

(240) 740-6600

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,724

Feeder schools for Rockville High:

Elementary:	Flower Valley Elementary
	Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary
	Maryvale Elementary
	Meadow Hall Elementary
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	Rock Creek Valley Elementary
Middle:	Earle B. Wood Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 1,516

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.2%

White:

23.9%

African American:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.6%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rockville 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 Student population at Rockville High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.2%), White (23.9%), African American (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rockville High is 15.6, which is the 10^th best among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Rockville High employs 96.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockville High is $19,724, which is the 3^rd highest among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rockville 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 Rockville High

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Rank History for all students at Rockville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	46.86	102^nd	201	49.3%
2005	60.87	62^nd	204	69.6%
2006	48.16	116^th	204	43.1%
2007	67.57	59^th	209	71.8%
2008	72.45	72^nd	214	66.4%
2009	70.65	76^th	213	64.3%
2010	70.88	80^th	220	63.6%
2011	63.00	82^nd	183	55.2%
2012	62.16	89^th	187	52.4%
2013	65.36	81^st	185	56.2%
2014	70.89	87^th	231	62.3%
2015	62.57	69^th	233	70.4%
2016	68.03	50^th	233	78.5%
2017	50.65	77^th	180	57.2%
2018	48.69	83^rd	197	57.9%
2021	49.78	18^th	32	43.8%
2022	53.50	58^th	225	74.2%
2023	42.91	74^th	127	41.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Rockville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.27	26^th	35	25.7%

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Rank History for White students at Rockville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	72.61	15^th	40	62.5%

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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

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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, August 26, 2010

I feel administration is very supportive and sees each child as an individual. I am very happy with RHS. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Rockville High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	941	99	119	48	2	n/a	n/a	0	1209
1990	779	102	124	55	2	n/a	n/a	-1	1061
1991	727	103	132	57	1	n/a	n/a	0	1020
1992	727	101	126	61	4	n/a	n/a	0	1019
1993	696	113	123	66	5	n/a	n/a	0	1003
1994	694	162	163	114	5	n/a	n/a	0	1138
1995	637	184	193	175	8	n/a	n/a	0	1197
1996	637	184	193	175	8	n/a	n/a	0	1197
1997	621	172	172	197	7	n/a	n/a	0	1169
1998	607	192	158	193	10	n/a	n/a	0	1160
1999	579	201	158	199	6	n/a	n/a	0	1143
2000	595	207	149	204	8	n/a	n/a	0	1163
2001	573	204	164	192	8	n/a	n/a	0	1141
2002	528	183	153	216	4	n/a	n/a	0	1084
2003	528	183	153	216	4	n/a	n/a	0	1084
2004	524	226	154	268	8	n/a	n/a	0	1180
2005	545	215	154	300	8	n/a	n/a	0	1222
2006	566	214	151	317	5	n/a	n/a	0	1253
2007	585	222	157	300	7	n/a	n/a	0	1271
2008	553	234	157	302	4	n/a	n/a	0	1250
2009	524	219	163	331	6	n/a	n/a	0	1243
2010	510	220	157	328	4	n/a	n/a	0	1219
2011	468	199	145	387	2	2	52	0	1255
2012	483	207	133	401	1	2	38	0	1265
2013	490	188	135	407	0	1	48	0	1269
2014	472	190	145	443	0	1	54	0	1305
2015	456	185	147	490	2	0	53	0	1333
2016	439	179	152	520	2	0	50	0	1342
2017	436	188	173	599	3	3	49	0	1451
2018	450	196	167	607	5	4	47	0	1476
2019	442	199	157	595	5	4	48	0	1450
2020	437	194	155	593	3	3	55	0	1440
2021	405	211	161	598	2	1	58	0	1436
2022	368	210	156	608	1	2	61	1	1407
2023	363	226	175	670	1	3	75	3	1516

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 Rockville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1209	79.6	15.1	n/a
1990	1061	75.1	14.1	1.8
1991	1020	72.0	14.1	2.5
1992	1019	65.6	15.5	5.4
1993	1003	65.7	15.3	5.5
1994	1138	73.5	15.5	10.8
1995	1197	68.3	17.5	13
1996	1197	68.3	17.5	13
1997	1169	74.3	15.7	15.2
1998	1160	69.8	16.6	15.6
1999	1143	69.9	16.4	19.7
2000	1163	73.2	15.9	19.1
2001	1141	78.4	14.6	17.7
2002	1084	71.9	15.1	18.1
2003	1084	71.9	15.1	18.1
2004	1180	76.1	15.5	19.7
2005	1222	75.0	16.3	16.7
2006	1253	77.0	16.3	17.9
2007	1271	83.6	15.2	17.9
2008	1250	79.9	15.6	19.1
2009	1243	74.9	16.6	20.5
2010	1219	77.5	15.7	24.9
2011	1255	78.4	16.0	29.2
2012	1265	78.9	16.0	31.9
2013	1269	82.3	15.4	30
2014	1305	85.5	15.2	30.3
2015	1333	89.0	14.9	32
2016	1342	90.0	14.9	33.3
2017	1451	95.6	15.1	35.8
2018	1476	103.0	14.3	31.7
2019	1450	97.4	14.8	24.1
2020	1440	96.5	14.9	25.7
2021	1436	97.7	14.6	34.4
2022	1407	96.0	14.6	40.9
2023	1516	96.8	15.6	49.6

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 Rockville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1209	79.6	15.1	n/a
1990	1061	75.1	14.1	1.8
1991	1020	72.0	14.1	2.5
1992	1019	65.6	15.5	5.4
1993	1003	65.7	15.3	5.5
1994	1138	73.5	15.5	10.8
1995	1197	68.3	17.5	13
1996	1197	68.3	17.5	13
1997	1169	74.3	15.7	15.2
1998	1160	69.8	16.6	15.6
1999	1143	69.9	16.4	19.7
2000	1163	73.2	15.9	19.1
2001	1141	78.4	14.6	17.7
2002	1084	71.9	15.1	18.1
2003	1084	71.9	15.1	18.1
2004	1180	76.1	15.5	19.7
2005	1222	75.0	16.3	16.7
2006	1253	77.0	16.3	17.9
2007	1271	83.6	15.2	17.9
2008	1250	79.9	15.6	19.1
2009	1243	74.9	16.6	20.5
2010	1219	77.5	15.7	24.9
2011	1255	78.4	16.0	29.2
2012	1265	78.9	16.0	31.9
2013	1269	82.3	15.4	30
2014	1305	85.5	15.2	30.3
2015	1333	89.0	14.9	32
2016	1342	90.0	14.9	33.3
2017	1451	95.6	15.1	35.8
2018	1476	103.0	14.3	31.7
2019	1450	97.4	14.8	24.1
2020	1440	96.5	14.9	25.7
2021	1436	97.7	14.6	34.4
2022	1407	96.0	14.6	40.9
2023	1516	96.8	15.6	49.6

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 Rockville High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$693 (4.0%)	$16,849 (96.0%)	$17,542
2020	$683 (3.9%)	$16,957 (96.1%)	$17,640
2021	$1,003 (5.3%)	$17,911 (94.7%)	$18,914
2022	$1,636 (8.8%)	$16,949 (91.2%)	$18,585
2023	$1,404 (7.1%)	$18,321 (92.9%)	$19,724

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockville High

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1450	1516	4.6%
African American	199	226	13.6%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	157	175	11.5%
Hispanic	595	670	12.6%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	442	363	17.9%
Two or More Races	48	75	56.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.1%	49.6%	25.5%

Schools Near Rockville 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 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
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
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
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
Rock Terrace School	Public	6-12	11400 Marcliff Rd	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4650	73	21	3.4	54.8%	20 (27.4%)	25 (34.2%)	17 (23.3%)	9 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)					$94,122	$31,130	$62,992
Wheaton High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12401 Dalewood Dr	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 321-3400	2,599	158	16.5	65.3%	253 (9.7%)	497 (19.1%)	1,502 (57.8%)	290 (11.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	52 (2.0%)	40.6	84^th of 146 public high schools	42.5%					(n/a)	6.3	51.4	51.4	6.3	$16,637	$1,267	$15,370
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
Winston Churchill High	Public	9-12	11300 Gainsborough Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5400	2,234	121	18.4	10.4%	958 (42.9%)	224 (10.0%)	200 (9.0%)	709 (31.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	132 (5.9%)	85.6	1^st of 146 public high schools	99.3%		68.2	17^th of 127 public high schools	86.6%	16	19.0	83.1	83.1	19.0	$16,771	$1,192	$15,579
Albert Einstein High	Public, Magnet	9-12	11135 Newport Mill Rd	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-2700	2,012	131	15.3	53.7%	446 (22.2%)	304 (15.1%)	1,011 (50.2%)	133 (6.6%)	9 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	97 (4.8%)								(n/a)		54.3	54.3		$17,177	$1,080	$16,097
Walter Johnson High	Public	9-12	6400 Rock Spring Dr	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6900	2,942	158	18.5	18.4%	1,459 (49.6%)	378 (12.8%)	537 (18.3%)	359 (12.2%)	7 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	186 (6.3%)	69.5	15^th of 146 public high schools	89.7%		67.5	18^th of 127 public high schools	85.8%	3	11.9	75.4	75.4	11.9	$15,547	$857	$14,689
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rockville High

How many students attend Rockville High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,516 students attended Rockville High.

What is the racial makeup of Rockville High?

Students at Rockville High are 44% Hispanic, 24% White, 15% African American, 12% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Rockville High in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What schools feed into Rockville High?

Rockville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Flower Valley Elementary
Elementary : Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary
Elementary : Maryvale Elementary
Elementary : Meadow Hall Elementary
Elementary : Rock Creek Valley Elementary
Middle : Earle B. Wood Middle

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