Albert Einstein High School

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Albert Einstein High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11135 Newport Mill Rd,  Kensington, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
3.8
4.4
1,991 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
134
Full Time Teachers
134
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
69.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
26%
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
243:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
48.8%
Hispanic
48.6%
White
22.8%
Black
16%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 713 Students
Towson University 415 Students
Montgomery College 301 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 217 Students
Loyola University Maryland 158 Students
Temple University 157 Students
Georgetown University 155 Students
Howard University 154 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 127 Students
American University 122 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 219 Students
Psychology 177 Students
Political Science and Government 107 Students
Computer Science 103 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Biology 83 Students
Criminology 70 Students
Marketing 66 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 59 Students
Finance 54 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 331 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/30/2025
I transferred here the second half of my 9th grade year I really liked how welcoming everyone was and kind as well but I had a bad experience with an admin person which was very unprofessional but other than that everything has been good
4.0 Junior
12/31/2024
Overall, I have had a good experience so far, most adults are very welcoming and helpful and I feel like I belong.
5.0 Alum
10/15/2024
Einstein is without a doubt a good school which can get you ready for college, but there are some behavioral problems with students on campus.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/14/2025
We are thrilled with AEHS so far. What a creative, welcoming, talented bunch of kids and teachers.
4.0 parent
5/2/2021
AEHS has exceeded our expectations for a public high school in Montgomery County. Such a supportive learning environment with many opportunities for challenge. Lots of AP and IB courses and dedicated faculty teaching students coming from varying socio-economic backgrounds. Environment breeds free-th...
2.0 other
2/23/2020
I attended Einstein for my freshmen year of high school. My only good teachers were the ones I had in higher level classes. However any on-levels that I attended were bare-minimum effort and were physically painful to sit through. Furthermore I found the environment very depressing and dead inside....
5.0 parent
11/16/2019
Wonderful place to learn and grow in a diverse setting. There is something for everyone here. And it’s such a warm, friendly place.

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Albert Einstein High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kensington, MD and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,991 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Albert Einstein High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $609,505. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thomas Edison High School Of Technology, Stephen Knolls School, Wheaton High School, and more. Learn more about what Kensington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Albert Einstein High School.

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