James Hubert Blake High School

300 Norwood Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,751 students in grades 9-12, James Hubert Blake High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Hubert Blake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

James Hubert Blake High School's student population of 1,751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,751 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
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School Rankings

James Hubert Blake High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Hubert Blake 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#103 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
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45-49%
20%
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65%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
32%
21%
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Black
40%
33%
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White
15%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Hubert Blake High School's ranking?
James Hubert Blake High School is ranked #103 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are James Hubert Blake High School often compared to?
James Hubert Blake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springbrook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Hubert Blake High School?
The graduation rate of James Hubert Blake High School is 89%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend James Hubert Blake High School?
1,751 students attend James Hubert Blake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of James Hubert Blake High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Hubert Blake High School?
James Hubert Blake High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Hubert Blake High School offer ?
James Hubert Blake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Hubert Blake High School part of?
James Hubert Blake High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   9/12/2011
Blake is a new school that started with low-moral teachers and continued with low-moral ethics and policies. Favoritism is rampant. I feel sorry for the private school students used to individual attention and educated teachers who cared and knew what they were teaching. I came from a private k-8 and decided I wanted to "try" public school. Honestly, if you're a parent and want what's best for them, keep your child away from Blake. The teachers are superficial wannabes-that-never-were and will join in on bullying your child. I experienced it first hand. I was a transfer who didn't know anyone and girls started "checking" (public school for shoving you into lockers) in the hallways (with video-cameras) and teachers joined in on the exclusion of "unpopular" students from being in the yearbook at all to public humiliation during class time. I would overhear as well as be told directly I "didn't deserve to be in the yearbook" by both the girls that for whatever reason hated new students as well as the teachers in charge of yearbook. Honestly, this school started out with a theater teaching sleeping with a student. And I doubt it's progressed. It's unhealthy and a poor choice.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - asdf
5   4/4/2007
a. The academics at Blake High School are on the rise. This school is newrer, but it has some of the best up and coming students and teachers. Stiudents from Blake are accepted to many different major universities such as Cornell, Brown and even Harvard. b. This is a school of the arts and therefore it has some of the best music, visual and performing arts programs in the county. The stage compnay, despite its bad repuattion on this less than par website, is one of the best in the county due to its highly trained staff, its amazing production quality and its unity as a group. c.Every year Blake is recieving awards for many different sports and academic achievments. In the past we have gone to states in Basbeall, Basketball and have won states for gymnastics. Also, our It's Academic Team has gone to finls and has won great esteem for the school. d. Since Blake is only 9 years old the facilities are all very good. They are also well kept up by the amazing maitinence staff. e. Parents can become involved if they want to in the booster club, the pta and many other groups in the school. It really is up to the parent to decide how much inovolvment they want to contribute to the school, but there are always ways for them to get involved if they want to.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sean_
5   4/4/2007
I don't know who would post a review saying that the Blake Stage Company is a disgrace to the school. That is ridiculous and definitely not true. Blake is a great school. My child is very involved with the stage company and is upset and unhappy with the previous post. WE STRONGLY DISAGREE with the negative comments about the Blake Stage Company and would recommend Blake to anyone.
- Posted by Parent - pmcco

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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