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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
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
91%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A-
B+
C+
B+
A
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
72%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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%
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
459 Students
Towson University
266 Students
Salisbury University
161 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
148 Students
Penn State
125 Students
Montgomery College
124 Students
James Madison University
109 Students
Mount St. Mary's University
108 Students
Virginia Tech
106 Students
University of Delaware
96 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
144 Students
Biology
143 Students
Psychology
82 Students
Computer Science
81 Students
Nursing
77 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
69 Students
Chemistry
51 Students
Engineering
37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
35 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/3/2024
My experience has been normal throughout my time at the high school. The kids there are peers that challenge you to do your best and the teachers help you through the day. The school was pretty safe during my years except the one bomb threat. I would like to see more funding put into the school.
7/11/2023
Damascus has a great community and a very good program for career skills. The teachers are great and the curriculums worked out well for me; but the building itself and the school's facilities were terrible. It's a great place to learn but a terrible place to be in physically.
11/13/2022
Damascus High School has a small town feel and a huge sports following. The Damascus students love sports and are the best fans ever!
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
$280K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
28
Average Home Value
$634,344
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
3,746 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 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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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 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% 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 3.61, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $634,344. 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.