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Poolesville High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
17501 W Willard Rd,
Poolesville, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.8
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A-
C+
B+
A-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.8
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
710
Verbal
700
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
87.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
9.6%
State Average
24.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
247:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.3%
Male
49.5%
White
40.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
36.4%
Hispanic
10.6%
Black
7.1%
Two or more races
5.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best College Prep Public HS in Maryland
#1
Best Magnet HS in Maryland
#1
Best Public HS in Maryland
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
716 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
230 Students
University of Pennsylvania
197 Students
Johns Hopkins University
193 Students
Georgetown University
167 Students
Duke University
142 Students
University of Pittsburgh
134 Students
Virginia Tech
133 Students
New York University
132 Students
Cornell University
131 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
203 Students
Biology
185 Students
Business
129 Students
Psychology
127 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
112 Students
Engineering
91 Students
Political Science and Government
77 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
75 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
66 Students
Environmental Science
62 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/18/2024
The best public school in Maryland, curriculum is the best and staffs are very responsive. Very good school.
9/13/2024
PHS is a great school but the culture here is very toxic. i have to write for 100 characters so i'm just filling thisup
8/5/2024
Poolesville as a school and system is absolutely fantastic but the student body can often be very discriminatory and actively lead to the worst parts of my high school experience, outside of that however poolesville high school is a wonderful school.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/4/2023
I love this school. PHS is a great place to feel comfortable, prepare for college, and recieve useful knowledge. Every program is unique and interactive. Personally, I am a Global Ecology student, and I absolutely LOVE the program. It's so inclusive and the field trips provide so much experience. My...
1/12/2020
The best school in MCPS and Maryland for academically talented students. A very low pressure environment and the rural isolation of the school prevents bad elements from being present around the students. My magnet student is very happy and even with the hour long commute daily loves going to school...
12/17/2019
a solid 4/10. the peple here are cool or whatever but like... this school focuses more on turning in assignments than the students' mental health.
9/9/2018
Very, very good. It's greatest asset is its superior teaching staff. Any student lucky enough to get through the highly selective admission process to go to Poolesville is lucky indeed.
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Steve Baumgartner
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Jim Bass
Jim Bass
Real Estate Teams, LLC
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497 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$528,000 Price
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Terry Gribbin
Terry Gribbin
Gribbin Realty LLC
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67 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$640K - $1.7M Price Range
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Johnice Comer
Compass
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Weichert, REALTORS
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Paul Biciocchi
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1 in Attendance Zone
$505,000 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
About Poolesville
List Price Range
$345K - $2M
Homes For Sale
20
Average Home Value
$744,226
Median Lot Size
23,304 Sq Ft
% Renters
11%
Household Income
$181,061
% of College Grads
55.8%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
4,568 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
- 6th to 8th
- Public
Parks in this Area
L M Stevens Park
McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area
Whalen Commons
Perkins Park
E E Halmos Park
Dillingham Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Lansdowne
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University Center
A George Washington University campus is at the core of this Ashburn neighborhood
Ashbrook
Planned community with access to Ashbrook Commons Plaza and One Loudoun for retail
Countryside
A plethora of housing styles for all buyers within 15 minutes of the Potomac River
One Loudoun
Condos and townhouses centered around a town center with shops and dining
Belmont
Loudoun County Country Club community, north of Ashburn and close to Route 7
Poolesville High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Poolesville, MD, in the Poolesville neighborhood, and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,309 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Poolesville High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.8, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1410 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $744,226. Discover additional schools in the area, like John H. Poole Middle School, Poolesville Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Poolesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Poolesville High School.