Gaithersburg High School

Gaithersburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
101 Education Blvd,  Gaithersburg, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
3.7
4.1
2,285 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
171
Full Time Teachers
171
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
54%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
27.8%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
224:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46%
Hispanic
59.6%
Black
21.4%
White
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native American
<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 620 Students
Towson University 456 Students
Montgomery College 359 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 217 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 184 Students
Howard University 166 Students
Georgetown University 152 Students
Morgan State University 151 Students
Loyola University Maryland 142 Students
Salisbury University 139 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 167 Students
Business 159 Students
Computer Science 117 Students
Nursing 110 Students
Psychology 99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 80 Students
Accounting 68 Students
Finance 62 Students
Political Science and Government 47 Students
Marketing 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 376 Reviews
1.0 Junior
9/19/2024
alot of change needed, school isn't that great at all but the science classes are amazing, I wouldn't go here still though.
4.0 Senior
5/30/2024
I would say that my best part at Gaithersburg High School would be the sports aspect. I started running track at the end of my sophomore year ended my senior year with multiple offers to track. Football my junior year and leaving my senior year with multiple offers. So I would definitely say that is the best part for me. The worst part of Gaithersburg will probably be the kids who are just doing stuff that isn't exactly a proper representation of home training such as: fighting, doing stuff in the bathroom, etc.
4.0 Senior
5/28/2024
Overall, my experience with Gaithersburg High School has been positive. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for students to learn and grow. The teachers are dedicated professionals who are committed to helping their students succeed.
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4.1 37 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/21/2025
This school has the bad reputation it deserves. The students are able to flood the bathrooms all day, and there are no consequences for skipping. Your child is just a head there. If your child experiences problems, they will gladly tell you, “There’s nothing we can do.” On PSAT testing days, student...
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4.0 other
4/18/2023
This Was very good school thanks everyone
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5.0 parent
11/28/2022
Went to this.schooi didd not go to college. Am board director.
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5.0 parent
4/26/2022
This is a very nice school with an unfair reputation as being a bad school. It’s a beautiful new campus with excellent caring teachers. We have great student body and great school spirit. I heard bad things about this school before I sent my child here and all I can say is that it is simply not true...
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