Kelly Harris
Coldwell Banker Realty
(443) 960-8240
63 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$860,000 Price
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
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
91%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A-
B+
C+
B+
A
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.62
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Reading Proficiency
64%
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Math Proficiency
12%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
85
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Full Time Teachers
85
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Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
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Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
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Number of AP Courses
19
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AP Pass Rate
72%
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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
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
18.9%
State Average
24.4%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
255:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.4%
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Male
49.6%
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White
40.4%
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Hispanic
28.4%
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Black
13.9%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
11.6%
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Two or more races
5.5%
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Native American
<1%
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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
487 Students
Towson University
276 Students
Salisbury University
169 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
161 Students
Penn State
137 Students
Montgomery College
135 Students
James Madison University
121 Students
Virginia Tech
115 Students
Mount St. Mary's University
106 Students
Georgetown University
99 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
152 Students
Biology
144 Students
Nursing
86 Students
Psychology
85 Students
Computer Science
83 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
72 Students
Chemistry
51 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
39 Students
Engineering
38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
36 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/30/2025
I enjoyed my experience at DHS. It is a small town and the culture and environment here is close-knit. The teachers and administrators are helpful. The students are great and the sports are competitive.
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
1/23/2024
I loved going to Damascus but I wish there were more options for classes we need and less art classes
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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List Price Range
$282K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
26
Average Home Value
$637,358
Median Lot Size
13,939 Sq Ft
% Renters
13%
Average Household Income
$158,648
% of College Grads
48.9%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
3,867 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- K to 12th
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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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Damascus High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Damascus, MD, in the Damascus neighborhood, and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,381 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Damascus High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $637,358. Discover additional schools in the area, like Friends Meeting School, Cornerstone Academy, Living Grace Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Damascus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Damascus High.