Paint Branch High School

Paint Branch High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14121 Old Columbia Pike,  Burtonsville, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
4.0
3.7
2,115 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
135
Full Time Teachers
135
Teachers in First or Second Year
11%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
68.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
17.9%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
258:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Black
58.6%
Hispanic
25.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.3%
White
3.1%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 1,041 Students
Towson University 736 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 498 Students
Howard University 427 Students
Morgan State University 331 Students
Bowie State University 326 Students
Johns Hopkins University 310 Students
Montgomery College 305 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 279 Students
Temple University 249 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 286 Students
Business 254 Students
Computer Science 206 Students
Psychology 203 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 202 Students
Nursing 164 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 86 Students
Chemistry 79 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 69 Students
Computer Software Engineering 67 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 534 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/19/2025
This is a pretty okay school. There was a problem with the administration when I was at the school, however, that administration has left. Overall the academics and the teachers were pretty okay, except for the few bad ones here and there. The school when I went there was in pretty good condition, and wasn't ever dirty. The students were okay, however, there was a drastic shift from before the pandemic to after.
5.0 Alum
1/28/2025
Paint Branch is the best school in Montgomery County. I enjoyed all the clubs and activities that were offered. The teachers and principle were a good resource when help was needed.
3.0 Senior
1/22/2025
Overall, my past four years at pain branch I've been pretty all right. I've only had a few problems with two teachers where they can be insensitive and rude. But the best experience I've had a paper would've been my freshman year during homecoming in football season.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 13 Reviews
4.0 other
8/20/2024
I went to PBHS and I love it the principal was amazing the teachers were really hands on with us and all around this school to me me gets an 9 out of 10 keep it paint branch your amazing
5.0 student
7/15/2024
I liked this school people were so calm and the teachers are all very kind and understanding their sports selection is amazing I could see that the children and all the student athletes have a bright future
1.0 parent
3/1/2024
This school has been the scene of many violent altercations on school property-bathrooms, classrooms, hallways, bus stop and more- that require security to intervene. Classrooms built for teaching are disrupted due to violence that requires teachers to act like bouncers instead of educators. The adm...
4.0 parent
9/13/2018
There are many support programs like transitions and AVID but while students are encouraged to take higher levels, they are not required to take the tests that go along with them. Thus, they often put minimum effort into the classes or drop the class when it requires them to work. This makes them le...

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Paint Branch High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Burtonsville, MD, in the Fairland neighborhood, and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 2,115 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Paint Branch High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $640,451. Discover additional schools in the area, like James E. Duckworth Regional Center, High Point High School, Echelon Academy, and more. Learn more about what Burtonsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paint Branch High School.

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