Damascus High School serves 1,381 students in grades 9-12.
Damascus High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Damascus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Damascus High School's student population of 1,381 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Damascus High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Damascus High School is 0.71, 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
#78 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
28%
21%
Black
13%
33%
White
43%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Damascus High School's ranking?
Damascus High School is ranked #78 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Damascus High School?
The graduation rate of Damascus High School is 94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Damascus High School?
1,381 students attend Damascus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Damascus High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Damascus High School?
Damascus High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Damascus High School offer ?
Damascus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Damascus High School part of?
Damascus High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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