Gregg Herpst
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
(240) 261-5759
30 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$1,399,000 Price
Walter Johnson High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6400 Rock Spring Dr,
Bethesda, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A-
B
A
A
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.61
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Reading Proficiency
84%
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Math Proficiency
12%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
167
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Full Time Teachers
167
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Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
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Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
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Number of AP Courses
32
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AP Pass Rate
86.7%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
14%
State Average
24.4%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
281:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.6%
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Female
46.9%
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White
44.5%
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Hispanic
19.1%
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Black
15.8%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
12.9%
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Two or more races
6.8%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#5
Best Public HS Teachers in Maryland
#7
Best Public HS in Maryland
#9
Best College Prep Public HS in Maryland
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park
1,304 Students
Towson University
431 Students
Penn State
387 Students
New York University
353 Students
Georgetown University
348 Students
University of Pittsburgh
320 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
287 Students
Boston University
273 Students
Virginia Tech
273 Students
American University
265 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
413 Students
Psychology
384 Students
Biology
254 Students
Computer Science
233 Students
Political Science and Government
197 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
166 Students
Economics
157 Students
Finance
136 Students
International Relations
119 Students
Pre-Law Studies
116 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/30/2025
The school is very diverse, and many clubs exist for all the minorities that exist. The teachers are welcoming and continue to support the students. The pep rallies are boring, but the cultural assemblies are fun.
8/17/2025
over all i've had a great experience, no safety concerns beside once , but it's a good school. not as diversity as i want but that expected in the location of the school
6/9/2025
I took AP Classes and Joined Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track. Overall my high school Experience went well, but I didn't make many friends. The open lunch is great, there's a subway, Flipping pizza, giant, and chipotle right next to the school. I don't know all the teachers but the ones i did have were good
GreatSchools Reviews
2/9/2026
Honestly, the teachers at this school aren’t the problem, they try to do their job and teach. The real issue is the students. There’s a serious lack of discipline, and it feels like almost every bathroom has kids smoking. I’ve also heard about students bringing weapons to school, and it seems like t...
2/5/2025
One of the best high schools in area
12/13/2024
walter found me I will never forget that day
12/10/2023
Really bad experience for my son. He was introverted and needed support. Social scene awful. Too big. Not enough attention. Academics strong. Emotional and social support terrible. I should have pulled my son out. Tough tough place!
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$790K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
33
Average Home Value
$1,217,595
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Average Household Income
$200,122
% of College Grads
76%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
4,836 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
68.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$2,078 - $5,250 per month
- The Grand
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 780+ Sq Ft
- 5801 Nicholson Ln
- North Bethesda, MD
$2,114 - $4,345 per month
- Bell at the Pike
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 554+ Sq Ft
- 11550 Old Georgetown Rd
- North Bethesda, MD
$1,830 - $3,360 per month
- Arrive North Bethesda
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 673+ Sq Ft
- 5901 Montrose Rd
- North Bethesda, MD
$1,807 - $3,367 per month
- The Astrid
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 433+ Sq Ft
- 5159 Pooks Hill Rd
- Bethesda, MD
$1,852 - $3,934 per month
- Inigo's Crossing
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 668+ Sq Ft
- 5405 Tuckerman Ln
- North Bethesda, MD
$1,923 - $2,684 per month
- The Montgomery Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 743+ Sq Ft
- 6425 Rock Forest Dr
- Bethesda, MD
Additional Schools in the Area
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Timberlawn Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Fernwood Park
Stratton Local Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Rock Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Events
Fleming Local Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Wyngate Woods Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Trails
Bethesda Trolley Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
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Walter Johnson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bethesda, MD and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,870 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Walter Johnson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,217,595. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rock Terrace School, Stephen Knolls School, Winston Churchill High School, and more. Learn more about what Bethesda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walter Johnson High School.