Serving 2,870 students in grades 9-12, Walter Johnson High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,870 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walter Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Walter Johnson High School's student population of 2,870 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 154 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,870 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
154 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walter Johnson High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Johnson High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
13%
33%
White
50%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Johnson High School's ranking?
Walter Johnson High School is ranked #14 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Walter Johnson High School often compared to?
Walter Johnson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winston Churchill High School, Walt Whitman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walter Johnson High School?
The graduation rate of Walter Johnson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Walter Johnson High School?
2,870 students attend Walter Johnson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Walter Johnson High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Johnson High School?
Walter Johnson High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walter Johnson High School offer ?
Walter Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter Johnson High School part of?
Walter Johnson High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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