Gaithersburg High School

Gaithersburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
101 Education Blvd,  Gaithersburg, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
3.7
4.0
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
3.51
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
177
Full Time Teachers
177
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
54%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
27.8%
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
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%

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 630 Students
Towson University 453 Students
Montgomery College 357 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 228 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 171 Students
Howard University 162 Students
Salisbury University 147 Students
Georgetown University 143 Students
Morgan State University 139 Students
Loyola University Maryland 138 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 176 Students
Business 157 Students
Computer Science 119 Students
Nursing 117 Students
Psychology 105 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 80 Students
Finance 63 Students
Accounting 63 Students
Marketing 44 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 383 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/5/2025
Coming from a personal point of you, going to Gaithersburg high changed me as person. Hard for most admit but my freshman, like everyone else, I was extremely childish. I still as though I was a kid. It may have been because of the pandemic, truth be told it felt like I was 12 stuck in a 14 year old's body. As the years passed I began to grow not just physically but mentally. Through the hardships and celebrations Gaithersburg, I was able learn a lot about myself and others. How to interact, How to communicate, etc. Although may not be considered cool or the best, it gives you and experience.
3.0 Senior
3/31/2024
Worst parts are that it is too diverse which could be a problem with people who don't care about their grades and instead want to mess around. Best part is that it can be jsut like any other school.
4.0 Senior
2/23/2024
It's been an interesting and amazing experience. I have been able to make great friends with many people and learn many things. A lot of opportunities.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 38 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/6/2025
Will ban you from your kids events because the techers don’t like you
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...
4.0 other
4/18/2023
This Was very good school thanks everyone
5.0 parent
11/28/2022
Went to this.schooi didd not go to college. Am board director.

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Gaithersburg High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gaithersburg, MD, in the Gaithersburg neighborhood, and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,285 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Gaithersburg High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $592,145. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Foundation School of Montgomery County, Covenant Life School, Living Grace Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Gaithersburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gaithersburg High School.

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