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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
20:1
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-
B-
A-
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.8
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
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
25
AP Pass Rate
87.9%
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
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%
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
765 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
238 Students
University of Pennsylvania
216 Students
Johns Hopkins University
207 Students
Georgetown University
176 Students
Duke University
155 Students
Virginia Tech
151 Students
New York University
148 Students
University of Pittsburgh
146 Students
Cornell University
141 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
209 Students
Biology
201 Students
Business
146 Students
Psychology
135 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
113 Students
Political Science and Government
87 Students
Engineering
87 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
73 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
70 Students
Environmental Science
67 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/31/2025
Poolesville High School is a unique magnet school with four different programs that make up the student body. Students come from all over the county and creates a decent amount of diversity to the school. The staff is very supportive and there are a variety of classes for students to explore their interests.
10/13/2024
STEM is king here. Arts are an afterthought. There are no theater classes. There is one section of chorus and students often can not take it because of required block schedule conflicts.
10/1/2024
I had a great overall experience at Poolesville High School. The teachers were knowledgeable and supportive, the extracurricular activities were diverse and engaging, and the sense of community was strong. I particularly enjoyed the challenging academic environment and the leadership and personal growth opportunities.
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.
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% of College Grads
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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,332 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. 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 $709,676. 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.