Springbrook High School

201 Valley Brook Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,838 students in grades 9-12, Springbrook High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,838 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Springbrook High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Springbrook High School's student population of 1,838 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,838 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
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School Rankings

Springbrook High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springbrook High School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#400 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Springbrook High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Springbrook High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Springbrook High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Springbrook High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
45%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Springbrook High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Springbrook High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Springbrook High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Springbrook High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Springbrook High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Springbrook High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Springbrook High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Springbrook High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Springbrook High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springbrook High School's ranking?
Springbrook High School is ranked #400 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Springbrook High School often compared to?
Springbrook High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Hubert Blake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springbrook High School?
The graduation rate of Springbrook High School is 82%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Springbrook High School?
1,838 students attend Springbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Springbrook High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springbrook High School?
Springbrook High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Springbrook High School offer ?
Springbrook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Springbrook High School part of?
Springbrook High School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,838 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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