Serving 3,266 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery Blair High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 3,266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Montgomery Blair High serves the southeast part of Silver Spring, MD, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 5.3 square miles. Families in this area typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most living about 1.5 miles from the zone's edge and some at a distance of up to 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montgomery Blair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Montgomery Blair High School's student population of 3,266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 199 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3,266 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
199 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
Campus Size
42-acre (170,000 m2)
School Motto
Crescens Scientia
School Rankings
Montgomery Blair High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery Blair High School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blazers
School Mascot
The Blazer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery Blair High School's ranking?
Montgomery Blair High School is ranked #175 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Montgomery Blair High School often compared to?
Montgomery Blair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood High School, Wheaton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montgomery Blair High School?
The graduation rate of Montgomery Blair High School is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Montgomery Blair High School?
3,266 students attend Montgomery Blair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Montgomery Blair High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montgomery Blair High School?
Montgomery Blair High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montgomery Blair High School offer ?
Montgomery Blair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Montgomery Blair High School part of?
Montgomery Blair High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
As a freshmen at Montgomery Blair, I notice that most of the programs there are phenominal. The music and other extra curricular activities are amazing. They take trips to New York and they actualy take trips unlike my past schools. Blair has won between 25 and 50 athletic awards from lacross to football. I am unsure about the level of parent involvement but of you send your children to Blair just be sure to let the know that the teachers don't play around.
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