Damascus High

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Damascus High ranks 28 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Damascus High is a public high school serving 1,414 students in grades 9-12 in Damascus, Maryland, which is part of the highly-ranked Montgomery County Public Schools district.

Damascus High has a diverse student population, with 40.38% White, 28.36% Hispanic, and 11.6% Asian students. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts are consistently higher than the district and state averages, ranging from 60.7% to 64.3% proficient or better. However, its mathematics proficiency rates are significantly lower than the district and state, at only 11.9% proficient or better. Compared to nearby schools, Clarksburg High has similar diversity but higher proficiency in both subjects, while Gaithersburg High and Watkins Mill High have lower academic performance and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.

Damascus High's spending per student, ranging from $15,975 to $16,850 over the past three years, is higher than the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio has also improved from 17.1 to 16.3 over the same period, potentially indicating more individualized attention for students. While Damascus High's overall academic performance is strong, its mathematics proficiency is an area that the school may want to address to better support student learning.

Detail:

Public 9-12

25921 Ridge Rd
Damascus, MD 20872-1846

(240) 207-2400

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,274

Feeder schools for Damascus High:

Elementary:	Cedar Grove Elementary
	Clearspring Elementary
	Damascus Elementary
	Lois P. Rockwell Elementary
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	Woodfield Elementary
Middle:	Hallie Wells Middle
	John T. Baker Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 1,414

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.4%

Hispanic:

28.4%

African American:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Damascus High ranks better than 80.8% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 8^th among 13 ranked high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Damascus 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 Damascus High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.4%), Hispanic (28.4%), African American (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Damascus High employs 86.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Damascus High is $19,274, which is the 4^th highest among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Damascus High 28^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Damascus High in the ranking list.)

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 Damascus High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	49.71	77^th	201	61.7%
2005	65.68	42^nd	204	79.4%
2006	66.15	56^th	204	72.5%
2007	73.37	38^th	209	81.8%
2008	78.38	40^th	214	81.3%
2009	80.12	26^th	213	87.8%
2010	72.70	68^th	220	69.1%
2011	68.16	71^st	183	61.2%
2012	73.26	56^th	187	70.1%
2013	73.69	48^th	185	74.1%
2014	77.50	55^th	231	76.2%
2015	76.77	17^th	233	92.7%
2016	66.83	61^st	233	73.8%
2019	51.14	64^th	138	53.6%
2022	58.36	46^th	225	79.6%
2024	61.64	28^th	146	80.8%

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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 Damascus High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	977	37	12	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	1039
1990	917	40	15	12	3	n/a	n/a	1	988
1991	936	37	16	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	1003
1992	961	38	20	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1032
1993	990	37	23	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1067
1994	1053	56	24	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	1154
1995	1195	79	32	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	1334
1996	1195	79	32	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	1334
1997	1245	81	33	26	5	n/a	n/a	0	1390
1998	1306	87	40	31	8	n/a	n/a	0	1472
1999	1329	96	44	31	6	n/a	n/a	0	1506
2000	1416	109	57	53	6	n/a	n/a	0	1641
2001	1501	124	87	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	1775
2002	1590	128	108	77	4	n/a	n/a	0	1907
2003	1590	128	108	77	4	n/a	n/a	0	1907
2004	1514	141	119	101	9	n/a	n/a	0	1884
2005	1508	149	119	115	7	n/a	n/a	0	1898
2006	1477	190	149	162	7	n/a	n/a	0	1985
2007	1232	120	68	165	8	n/a	n/a	0	1593
2008	1125	101	56	173	6	n/a	n/a	0	1461
2009	1055	118	72	169	6	n/a	n/a	0	1420
2010	1054	125	70	159	4	n/a	n/a	0	1412
2011	939	108	63	164	1	0	60	0	1335
2012	898	112	65	170	3	0	60	0	1308
2013	881	121	68	172	2	0	64	0	1308
2014	789	125	65	194	2	0	56	0	1231
2015	774	137	71	206	4	0	56	0	1248
2016	726	127	82	207	4	2	61	0	1209
2017	701	143	96	218	4	1	59	0	1222
2018	708	145	109	239	6	2	62	0	1271
2019	694	160	116	270	4	1	66	0	1311
2020	648	177	140	315	3	1	69	0	1353
2021	628	182	149	369	2	2	72	0	1404
2022	596	182	152	382	0	1	67	1	1381
2023	571	197	164	401	2	1	78	0	1414

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 Damascus High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1039	66.5	15.6	n/a
1990	988	66.6	14.8	0.9
1991	1003	63.2	15.8	1.8
1992	1032	61.5	16.7	2.1
1993	1067	61.9	17.2	2.1
1994	1154	66.9	17.2	2.9
1995	1334	73.0	18.3	3.7
1996	1334	73.0	18.3	3.7
1997	1390	79.7	17.4	3.7
1998	1472	78.8	18.7	3.8
1999	1506	78.9	19.1	4.1
2000	1641	95.2	17.2	4.3
2001	1775	103.3	17.2	4.3
2002	1907	108.1	17.6	4
2003	1907	108.1	17.6	4
2004	1884	106.6	17.7	5.3
2005	1898	104.0	18.3	5.3
2006	1985	108.0	18.4	7.6
2007	1593	88.7	18.0	8
2008	1461	82.9	17.6	9.4
2009	1420	80.6	17.6	10.4
2010	1412	77.4	18.2	10.4
2011	1335	74.3	17.9	11.2
2012	1308	75.1	17.3	11.9
2013	1308	78.8	16.5	12.6
2014	1231	77.0	15.9	16
2015	1248	77.0	16.2	16.7
2016	1209	71.0	17.0	15.1
2017	1222	75.4	16.2	15.5
2018	1271	76.0	16.7	14.7
2019	1311	78.4	16.7	15.9
2020	1353	81.4	16.6	14.3
2021	1404	82.0	17.1	19.9
2022	1381	83.0	16.6	23.6
2023	1414	86.6	16.3	32.2

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 Damascus High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1039	66.5	15.6	n/a
1990	988	66.6	14.8	0.9
1991	1003	63.2	15.8	1.8
1992	1032	61.5	16.7	2.1
1993	1067	61.9	17.2	2.1
1994	1154	66.9	17.2	2.9
1995	1334	73.0	18.3	3.7
1996	1334	73.0	18.3	3.7
1997	1390	79.7	17.4	3.7
1998	1472	78.8	18.7	3.8
1999	1506	78.9	19.1	4.1
2000	1641	95.2	17.2	4.3
2001	1775	103.3	17.2	4.3
2002	1907	108.1	17.6	4
2003	1907	108.1	17.6	4
2004	1884	106.6	17.7	5.3
2005	1898	104.0	18.3	5.3
2006	1985	108.0	18.4	7.6
2007	1593	88.7	18.0	8
2008	1461	82.9	17.6	9.4
2009	1420	80.6	17.6	10.4
2010	1412	77.4	18.2	10.4
2011	1335	74.3	17.9	11.2
2012	1308	75.1	17.3	11.9
2013	1308	78.8	16.5	12.6
2014	1231	77.0	15.9	16
2015	1248	77.0	16.2	16.7
2016	1209	71.0	17.0	15.1
2017	1222	75.4	16.2	15.5
2018	1271	76.0	16.7	14.7
2019	1311	78.4	16.7	15.9
2020	1353	81.4	16.6	14.3
2021	1404	82.0	17.1	19.9
2022	1381	83.0	16.6	23.6
2023	1414	86.6	16.3	32.2

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 Damascus High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$760 (4.8%)	$15,216 (95.2%)	$15,975
2020	$419 (2.6%)	$15,746 (97.4%)	$16,166
2021	$1,075 (6.4%)	$15,775 (93.6%)	$16,850
2022	$1,667 (9.9%)	$15,245 (90.1%)	$16,912
2023	$1,407 (7.3%)	$17,867 (92.7%)	$19,274

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Damascus High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 64^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 46^th of 225 High schools	25.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1311	1414	7.9%
African American	160	197	23.1%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	116	164	41.4%
Hispanic	270	401	48.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	694	571	17.7%
Two or More Races	66	78	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.9%	32.2%	16.4%

Schools Near Damascus 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)	MCAP Geometry (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	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Damascus High	Public	9-12	25921 Ridge Rd	Damascus	20872	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 207-2400	1,414	87	16.3	32.2%	571 (40.4%)	197 (13.9%)	401 (28.4%)	164 (11.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (5.5%)	61.6	28^th of 146 public high schools	80.8%					(n/a)	11.9	64.3	64.3	11.9			$19,274	$1,407	$17,867
Clarksburg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	22500 Wims Rd	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6000	2,251	131	17.2	41.8%	309 (13.7%)	664 (29.5%)	606 (26.9%)	548 (24.3%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	110 (4.9%)	56.3	38^th of 146 public high schools	74.0%					(n/a)	19.4	65.4	65.4	19.4			$16,902	$1,107	$15,795
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
Urbana High	Public	9-12	3471 Campus Dr	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-7600	1,940	90	21.5	13.8%	983 (50.7%)	198 (10.2%)	249 (12.8%)	369 (19.0%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	132 (6.8%)	71.6	13^th of 146 public high schools	91.1%		72.4	13^th of 127 public high schools	89.8%		41.9	85.4	85.4	40.8	44.9	41.8	$13,148	$758	$12,390
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
Oakdale High	Public	9-12	5850 Eaglehead Drive	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-9400	1,622	78	20.7	14.5%	1,051 (64.8%)	155 (9.6%)	186 (11.5%)	130 (8.0%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	91 (5.6%)	51.3	53^rd of 146 public high schools	63.7%		55.8	40^th of 127 public high schools	68.5%	13	23.0	77.4	77.4	24.9	59.1	16.1	$13,681	$728	$12,953
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
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
Linganore High	Public	9-12	12013 Old Annapolis Rd	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-9700	1,572	83	19.0	13.2%	1,199 (76.3%)	78 (5.0%)	164 (10.4%)	55 (3.5%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	69 (4.4%)	46.9	63^rd of 146 public high schools	56.8%		52.6	50^th of 127 public high schools	60.6%	13	19.5	70.8	70.8	23.6	39.4	12.2	$14,586	$836	$13,750
Glenelg High	Public	9-12	14025 Burnt Woods Rd	Glenelg	21737	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-5528	1,339	82	16.2	9.0%	858 (64.1%)	62 (4.6%)	91 (6.8%)	239 (17.8%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (6.0%)	71.8	12^th of 146 public high schools	91.8%		69.8	15^th of 127 public high schools	88.2%	3	37.2	82.7	82.7	17.9	43.5		$17,401	$748	$16,653

Frequently Asked Questions about Damascus High

What is the racial makeup of Damascus High?

Students at Damascus High are 40% White, 28% Hispanic, 14% African American, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Damascus High?

Damascus High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cedar Grove Elementary
Elementary : Clearspring Elementary
Elementary : Damascus Elementary
Elementary : Lois P. Rockwell Elementary
Elementary : Woodfield Elementary
Middle : Hallie Wells Middle
Middle : John T. Baker Middle School

Is Damascus High a good school?

Damascus High ranks 28^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Damascus High in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

How many students attend Damascus High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,414 students attended Damascus High.

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