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Damascus High
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
25921 Ridge Rd,
Damascus, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A
B+
C+
B+
A
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
72%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
18.9%
State Average
24.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
255:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
40.4%
Hispanic
28.4%
Black
13.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.6%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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
432 Students
Towson University
260 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
148 Students
Salisbury University
147 Students
Montgomery College
120 Students
Penn State
106 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore
103 Students
Mount St. Mary's University
101 Students
James Madison University
100 Students
University of Delaware
90 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
138 Students
Biology
137 Students
Psychology
79 Students
Computer Science
79 Students
Nursing
72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
66 Students
Chemistry
48 Students
Engineering
35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
35 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
34 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/13/2024
I love going to Damascus High School. I love the people that are surrounded by me throughout my school day. I love the support we get from our teachers and the staff. I also love the energy and how it always safe and comfortable throughout my day . I never fear when going to school
7/24/2024
My best part about my experience at Damascus High School has been my involvement in the theater program and prom committee. The worst part about my experience at Damascus High School has been that I haven't seen many parents involved with things going on at the school.
1/18/2024
I would definitely like to see more diversity in Damascus and better education about diversity. Damascus is a small, country town. Students there need to be better taught on inclusiveness and appropriate language. The best parts is the sports and community. Since it is a small town, everyone is very supportive of the high school. Everyone shows up for the football games every week and they are always so fun. I played sports in high school and loved my teams so much.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/17/2025
I like this school, the building could use a lot of work. There are a few specific teachers that you want to avoid so if you’re going here ask your friends who the teachers they didn’t like are. If you get the chance some great teachers are Mrs. Goodenow, Mrs. Zappone (English) Mr. Reiter, Mr. Spoll...
1/21/2021
I had two children go through this school and both ended up with full tuition college scholarships, one for sports and one for academics. The building is ancient, but other than that, both kids had fairly positive experiences. There will be problem teachers and problem students at any school and we...
1/17/2018
well kids are rude, some teachers have attitudes for no reason. They give so much homework, the building is terrible; it's bad.
12/5/2017
The teachers are wonderful!!! Most have been there 20+ years and are devoted to the students. My two daughters have excelled!!
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Damascus
List Price Range
$240K - $825K
Homes For Sale
4
Average Home Value
$643,601
Median Lot Size
15,463 Sq Ft
% Renters
13%
Household Income
$158,648
% of College Grads
48.9%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
3,667 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- K to 12th
- Private
- 6th to 12th
- Private
- K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Upper Magruder Branch Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Moyer Road Local Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Damascus Recreational Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Oak Ridge Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
John Haines Park
- Basketball
- Playground
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