Serving 2,029 students in grades 9-12, Walt Whitman High School ranks in the top 1% 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 91% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,029 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walt Whitman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Walt Whitman High School's student population of 2,029 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,029 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walt Whitman High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walt Whitman High School is 0.57, 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
#4 out of 1343 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
4%
33%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
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 Walt Whitman High School's ranking?
Walt Whitman High School is ranked #4 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Walt Whitman High School often compared to?
Walt Whitman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas S. Wootton High School, Walter Johnson High School, Bethesda-chevy Chase High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walt Whitman High School?
The graduation rate of Walt Whitman High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Walt Whitman High School?
2,029 students attend Walt Whitman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Walt Whitman High School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walt Whitman High School?
Walt Whitman High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walt Whitman High School offer ?
Walt Whitman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walt Whitman High School part of?
Walt Whitman High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 3/26/2020
I graduated from Whitman in 2011. I was a punk kid who hated school in general, but even then I can say the best thing about the school is the neighborhood it sits in. Anyone thinking of sending their kids here can rest assured that they will be able to get to and from school on foot with no issues.
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