Clarksburg High

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Clarksburg High ranks 38 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clarksburg High is a public magnet high school in Clarksburg, Maryland, serving 2,251 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland, Clarksburg High stands out for its diverse student population and strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA).

Clarksburg High's student body is more racially diverse compared to nearby schools like Poolesville High and Damascus High, which have higher percentages of White and Asian students. In the 2023-2024 school year, 65.4% of Clarksburg High students were proficient or better in MCAP/ELA, outperforming the Montgomery County Public Schools (55.3%) and Maryland (48.4%) averages. However, the school's performance in MCAP/Mathematics (19.4%) lags behind the district (33.4%) and state (24.1%) averages, suggesting an area for improvement.

Clarksburg High's diverse student population and socioeconomic background, with a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, contribute to its overall strong academic standing. The school's spending per student has increased from $13,917 in 2019-2020 to $15,088 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools like John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol. Despite these variations, Clarksburg High has maintained a consistent student-teacher ratio of around 17:1 over the past few years, comparable to nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

22500 Wims Rd
Clarksburg, MD 20871

(240) 740-6000

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,902

Feeder schools for Clarksburg High:

Elementary:	Captain James E. Daly Elementary
	Clarksburg Elementary
	Fox Chapel Elementary
	Little Bennett Elementary
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	Wilson Wims Elementary School
Middle:	Rocky Hill Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 2,251

Racial breakdown:

African American:

29.5%

Hispanic:

26.9%

Asian:

24.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clarksburg High ranks better than 74% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 9^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 56.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (29.5%), Hispanic (26.9%), Asian (24.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarksburg High is 17.2. 17 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Clarksburg High employs 130.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarksburg High is $16,902. 16 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Clarksburg High 38^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg High

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Rank History for all students at Clarksburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2008	63.15	108^th	214	49.5%
2009	62.39	111^th	213	47.9%
2010	59.31	122^nd	220	44.5%
2011	60.69	90^th	183	50.8%
2012	55.18	104^th	187	44.4%
2013	59.71	93^rd	185	49.7%
2014	67.86	104^th	231	55.0%
2015	54.12	103^rd	233	55.8%
2016	67.14	60^th	233	74.2%
2017	60.65	52^nd	180	71.1%
2018	55.58	65^th	197	67.0%
2019	40.32	79^th	138	42.8%
2022	67.04	26^th	225	88.4%
2024	56.29	38^th	146	74.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clarksburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.46	3^rd	3	0.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Clarksburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.91	13^th	25	48.0%

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Rank History for White students at Clarksburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.80	16^th	40	60.0%

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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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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

This HS has very poor and insensitive teachers. The principle is very rude and unprofessional with zero understanding of students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Clarksburg High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	358	276	159	204	2	n/a	n/a	0	999
2008	477	444	242	298	5	n/a	n/a	0	1466
2009	524	530	264	331	4	n/a	n/a	0	1653
2010	562	545	259	341	4	n/a	n/a	0	1711
2011	543	524	271	381	0	4	47	0	1770
2012	550	530	304	413	0	1	65	0	1863
2013	511	537	322	462	1	1	67	0	1901
2014	494	550	332	498	2	2	80	0	1958
2015	478	551	350	504	1	4	83	0	1971
2016	451	557	365	530	1	0	85	0	1989
2017	457	586	378	597	2	1	93	0	2114
2018	426	621	409	600	3	1	88	0	2148
2019	459	672	476	626	3	1	101	0	2338
2020	424	743	539	653	4	1	108	0	2472
2021	403	702	559	585	5	0	111	0	2365
2022	364	675	570	580	5	1	119	2	2316
2023	309	664	548	606	6	1	110	7	2251

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 Clarksburg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	999	59.1	16.9	20.7
2008	1466	84.8	17.3	22.4
2009	1653	96.0	17.2	23.5
2010	1711	100.2	17.0	24.7
2011	1770	98.6	17.9	25.8
2012	1863	107.4	17.3	25.6
2013	1901	109.8	17.3	27.9
2014	1958	112.0	17.4	29.5
2015	1971	113.0	17.4	30.3
2016	1989	115.0	17.2	29.6
2017	2114	123.6	17.1	27.7
2018	2148	129.2	16.6	27.5
2019	2338	134.8	17.3	26.8
2020	2472	138.8	17.8	26.2
2021	2365	137.4	17.2	31.7
2022	2316	138.2	16.7	34.1
2023	2251	130.8	17.2	41.8

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 Clarksburg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	999	59.1	16.9	20.7
2008	1466	84.8	17.3	22.4
2009	1653	96.0	17.2	23.5
2010	1711	100.2	17.0	24.7
2011	1770	98.6	17.9	25.8
2012	1863	107.4	17.3	25.6
2013	1901	109.8	17.3	27.9
2014	1958	112.0	17.4	29.5
2015	1971	113.0	17.4	30.3
2016	1989	115.0	17.2	29.6
2017	2114	123.6	17.1	27.7
2018	2148	129.2	16.6	27.5
2019	2338	134.8	17.3	26.8
2020	2472	138.8	17.8	26.2
2021	2365	137.4	17.2	31.7
2022	2316	138.2	16.7	34.1
2023	2251	130.8	17.2	41.8

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 Clarksburg High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$669 (4.8%)	$13,414 (95.2%)	$14,083
2020	$280 (2.0%)	$13,637 (98.0%)	$13,917
2021	$759 (5.0%)	$14,329 (95.0%)	$15,088
2022	$1,391 (9.2%)	$13,698 (90.8%)	$15,089
2023	$1,107 (6.5%)	$15,795 (93.5%)	$16,902

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarksburg High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 79^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 26^th of 225 High schools	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2338	2251	3.7%
African American	672	664	1.2%
American Indian	3	6	100%
Asian	476	548	15.1%
Hispanic	626	606	3.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	459	309	32.7%
Two or More Races	101	110	8.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.8%	41.8%	15%

Schools Near Clarksburg 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 8th Grade	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Poolesville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	17501 W Willard Rd	Poolesville	20837	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-2400	1,309	71	18.4	12.5%	527 (40.3%)	93 (7.1%)	139 (10.6%)	476 (36.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (5.3%)	84.5	3^rd of 146 public high schools	97.9%		71.8	14^th of 127 public high schools	89.0%	11	8.9		90.4	90.4	8.9			$16,724	$957	$15,767

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarksburg High

What schools feed into Clarksburg High?

Clarksburg High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Captain James E. Daly Elementary
Elementary : Clarksburg Elementary
Elementary : Fox Chapel Elementary
Elementary : Little Bennett Elementary
Elementary : Wilson Wims Elementary School
Middle : Rocky Hill Middle

How many students attend Clarksburg High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,251 students attended Clarksburg High.

Is Clarksburg High a good school?

Clarksburg High ranks 38^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Clarksburg High?

Students at Clarksburg High are 29% African American, 27% Hispanic, 24% Asian, 14% White, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Clarksburg High in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

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