Serving 2,441 students in grades 9-12, Gaithersburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gaithersburg High serves the northeast area of Gaithersburg, MD, covering approximately 32.6 square miles. Most students typically have a commute of 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends as far as 10.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gaithersburg High School's student population of 2,441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 175 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,441 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
175 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gaithersburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaithersburg High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
63%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
20%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
78%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaithersburg High School's ranking?
Gaithersburg High School is ranked #624 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gaithersburg High School often compared to?
Gaithersburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Damascus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gaithersburg High School?
The graduation rate of Gaithersburg High School is 78%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Gaithersburg High School?
2,441 students attend Gaithersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gaithersburg High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaithersburg High School?
Gaithersburg High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gaithersburg High School offer ?
Gaithersburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gaithersburg High School part of?
Gaithersburg High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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