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Rockville High School

2100 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD, 20853 -

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Definition of Terms

Rockville High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Montgomery County, MD

Students & Faculty

Total Students

1253 students

% Male / % Female

53% / 47%

Total Classroom Teachers

77 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 354 students

Grade 10 - 329 students

Grade 11 - 307 students

Grade 12 - 263 students

This School

(MD) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:16

1:17

Students by Ethnicity

This School

(MD) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	n/a
% Asian	12%	3%
% Hispanic	25%	4%
% Black	17%	34%
% White	45%	48%
% Unknown	1 %	2%

Additional Student Information

This School

(MD) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

16%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

n/a

(MD) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Montgomery County Public s School District

This School's Agency

(MD) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	199	28
Number of Students Managed	139,457 students	17,295 students
District Total Revenue	$2,068,665,000	$171,909,000
District Expenditure	$2,003,474,000	$168,429,000
District Revenue / Student	$14,834	$9,940
District Expenditure / Student	$14,366	$9,739
District Graduation Rates	92%	86%

Engagements Nov. 6 (Journal Inquirer)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 06:42:49 am
Gloria and Joseph Ganges Jr. of Vernon have announced the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Ann Ganges, to Eric Max Schwartz.
Three Rockville Eagle Scouts honored at Tikvat Israel (Aspen Hill Gazette)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:42:17 am
Troop 1948 members (left to right) Scott Goodin of Rockville, 17, David Zuckerman of Rockville, 18, and Joshua Greenwald of Montgomery Village, 18, recently accepted their Eagle Scout awards during a ceremony Congregation Tikvat Israel.
Three Eagle Scouts honored at Tikvat Israel ceremony (Olney Gazette)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:14:52 am
Three members of Troop 1948 of Rockville recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Scott Goodin, David Zuckerman and Joshua Greenwald were feted during a Court of Honor Nov. 1 at Congregation Tikvat Israel, which sponsors the troop.
Nine Face Charges In Vernon Drug Sweep (Hartford Courant)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:39:36 am
Nine people are in police custody and 23 pounds of marijuana have been recovered in a crackdown against illegal drug dealing in the town.
Wedding Oct. 30 (Journal Inquirer)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 06:41:39 am
Joanne Sargent, cousin of the bride, officiated. Honor attendant was Robin Palumbo. Bridesmaids were Heather Upton and Sarah DeForge. Best man was Steve Gagne. Ushers were Chris St. Amand and Jay DeForge.

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Rockville High School (RHS) is a comprehensive, four-year high school in Rockville, Maryland, United States. The school was founded in 1968 and its current building was completed in August, 2004. As of 2009, enrollment was 1,243�students. Schools at a Glance, Montgomery County Schools Earle B. Wood Middle School is the feeder school for Rockville High School.
The student newspaper, The Rampage, was the National Winner in the "High School Publication" category of the 2005 Student Publishing Awards, established by the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) and sponsored by Time magazine. 2005 Student Winners
The original building underwent renovation starting in the 2002-2003 school year, and was completed by the start of the 2004-2005 school year. During the two years of renovation, RHS students attended Northwood High School.
Rockville High School is the only high school in Maryland that has a pipe band; the band originated at nearby Robert E. Peary High School in 1961 and moved to RHS when Peary High closed in 1984.
Notable school organizations
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Engineering Academy
Network Operations Program
Journalism Academy
Ninth Grade Academy (9GA)
The Rampage
The Rockville High School Marching Band
Echoes Literary Magazine
The Rockville High School Pipe Band
National Honor Society (NHS)
Student Government Association (SGA)
WRAM-TV, live school television feed
Friends of Rockville Music (FORM), a booster club for the music department
Black Leaders in Action (BLIA)
Inspiration for People of Color (IPC)
WRAM Radio, live school radio broadcast
RHS Theatre
Rockville Model United Nations (RockMUN)
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
It's Academic (DC area and Baltimore/Virginia Regional Champions)
Pre-IB/IB Program
Anti-Rape and Sexual Harassment Organization of Rockville (ARSHOR)
Debate Team
Mock Trial Team
Young Republicans of America (YRA)
Young Democrats Club
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Rockville High School Marching Band
Cluster Schools
Flower Valley Elementary School
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School
Meadow Hall Elementary School
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School
Maryvale Elementary School
Earle B. Wood Middle School
Rockville High School
External links
Official Site
Bird's eye view of the building architecture
Alumni Site
Earle B. Wood Middle School
The Rampage online
The Rockville High School Pipe Band
Friends of Rockville Music
RHS Theatre

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